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What is federal habeas corpus for state prisoners in Alabama? What are the time limits?
What does federal habeas corpus mean for Alabama state prisoners, and what are the timelines?
2 days ago


Why is the time limit for filing a Rule 32 petition so short?
Why is it so hard to make the time limit for filing a Rule 32 Petition?
Mar 14


“My lawyer didn’t call my witnesses at trial. Is there anything I can do?”
What to do if your attorney did not call a specific witness at trial, and does it qualify as ineffective assistance of counsel?
Mar 6


“I took a plea. Can I appeal? Can I file for ineffective assistance of counsel?”
Can you file for ineffective assistance of counsel if you took a plea?
Mar 2


I just lost my appeal! Can I appeal to the Supreme Court?
Can you appeal to the Supreme Court if your initial appeal was denied?
Feb 28


“I need an appeal!” But what kind of appeal?
How to understand the appeals process if you or your loved one has been convicted.
Feb 24


What is equitable tolling?
What is equitable tolling and how does is affect federal habeas corpus?
Feb 17


What is Hobbs Act robbery?
Understanding Hobbs Act robbery, and what to do if your loved one is convicted for this offense.
Feb 10


What is the difference between an unpublished denial on appeal & a published opinion?
One of the many concepts to understand is the idea of published and unpublished opinions.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.
Jan 29


Should ineffective assistance of counsel claims in Alabama be raised on direct appeal or in a Rule 32 petition?
What is the best way to raise an Ineffective Assistance of Counsel claim in Alabama?
Jan 26


What happens if compassionate release is denied?
What to do if a compassionate release petition is denied?
Jan 20


Do I need a lawyer for my appeal if I have AI?
Is AI a useful tool in the legal profession? The answer is -- well, yes and no.
Jan 18


How do you attack a murder conviction in Alabama? | Understanding Different Types of Homicide
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.
Jan 13


Establishing the right to effective assistance of counsel.
How was the right to effective assistance of counsel established?
Jan 10


Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Related to a Plea
What does ineffective assistance of counsel mean when related to a plea?
Jan 2


Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel
What does ineffective assistance of appellate counsel mean, and how to I know if this has happened to me?
Jan 2


You landed in prison. Now what? Things to consider when you need post-conviction help.
What you need to know when hiring a criminal appeals or postconviction attorney.
Oct 20, 2025
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