by admin | Jun 8, 2024 | family law, MLR Appellate Law Firm, Petition vs. Appeal, Post Conviction Appeals
Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting, especially when facing the aftermath of a conviction. Post-conviction relief offers a pathway to challenge and potentially overturn unjust convictions, mitigate sentences, or secure a new trial. At MLR...
by admin | Aug 10, 2023 | Post Conviction Appeals
How Long Does Post-Conviction Appeal Take in California Post-conviction appeals are crucial legal processes that allow defendants in California to challenge the validity of their convictions. These appeals aim to correct any errors or injustices that may have occurred...
by admin | Apr 28, 2023 | Post Conviction Appeals
Can You Appeal a Bail Decision for a Criminal Offense? In some circumstances, a criminal offense bail decision may be appealed. When someone is detained and accused of a crime, they are usually entitled to a bail hearing where a judge will determine the amount of bail...
by admin | Mar 27, 2023 | Post Conviction Appeals
How Many Times Can You Appeal a Criminal Case Verdict? A person who is guilty in a criminal case can appeal the decision in most jurisdictions. A higher court can examine a lower court’s ruling by the legal procedure of an appeal. An appeal is primarily to...
by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Post Conviction Appeals
What Do You Need for a Successful Petition Under SB 1437? Senate Bill 1437 (SB 1437) is a California law that modified the state’s felony murder rule. A petition for resentencing must be submitted to the court if you seek relief under SB 1437. Remember the...
by admin | Jan 21, 2023 | Post Conviction Appeals
New SB 1437 (Senate Bill 1437) passed in 2019 help permit those guilty of specific murder counts to receive a reduced sentence. On August 8, 2022, the California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Christopher Strong that certain special circumstance findings in murder...
