Alabama Law

What does federal habeas corpus mean for Alabama state prisoners, and what are the timelines?

Why is it so hard to make the time limit for filing a Rule 32 Petition?

What to do if your attorney did not call a specific witness at trial, and does it qualify as ineffective assistance of counsel?

Can you file for ineffective assistance of counsel if you took a plea?

Can you appeal to the Supreme Court if your initial appeal was denied?

How to understand the appeals process if you or your loved one has been convicted.

One of the many concepts to understand is the idea of published and unpublished opinions. Let us explain what that means, and what it means when the court denies the appeal without an opinion.

What is the best way to raise an Ineffective Assistance of Counsel claim in Alabama?

New documentary exposes prisoner abuse and horrific living conditions in Alabama's state prisons.

Here's what you need to know about a murder conviction. There are multiple type of homicide in Alabama. Let's break down the differences.

What is your right to a speedy trial in Alabama?

What you need to know when hiring a criminal appeals or postconviction attorney.