by admin | Dec 22, 2022 | Post Conviction Appeals
How Does the new SB 1437 Affect Writs and Appeals? Senate Bill 1437 (SB 1437) amended felony murder law to ensure that felony murder liability (murder committed while committing another felony) is not imposed on someone who was not the actual killer, did not act with...
by admin | Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized, Post Conviction Appeals
Major Facts to Note About the New SB 1437 SB 1437 became law in 2019 after signing by the governor, and it is a law that applies to current and future cases. The new felony murder law makes it easy to fight felony murder and allows many convicted inmates to file for...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Post Conviction Appeals
Can I plea for a Lesser Sentence if found guilty of a Criminal Offense? Lawyers spend a lot of time fighting in court to protect their clients. They also help their clients who are guilty to reduce their sentence whenever the occasion calls for it. You can reduce some...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Post Conviction Appeals
Who May Appeal a Criminal Court Decision and When? A criminal defendant who has been found guilty has the right to appeal. Although you have the right to appeal, you cannot succeed unless you have a strong case for why you should be granted a new trial. It is not...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Post Conviction Appeals
What Parts of Murder Laws Did SB 1437 change? SB 1437 modifies some conditions under which someone can be found guilty of murder. The new law may apply to cases still pending on appeal and existing and future cases in the trial courts. The statute also gives those who...
by admin | Aug 23, 2022 | Post Conviction Appeals
Someone can be guilty of a crime even if they are not the murderer. After reading this, you will know what happens in a criminal court during SB 1437 proceedings. How does SB 1437 Proceeding occur in Criminal Court? The judge determines in private whether the...
