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Alabama Supreme Court, Appellate Law, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Unpublished Opinions, Published Opinions, Criminal Procedure, Alabama Postconviction Relief, Peter Armstrong Law

Alabama Supreme Court, Appellate Law, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Unpublished Opinions, Published Opinions, Criminal Procedure, Alabama Postconviction Relief, Peter Armstrong Law

What is the difference between an unpublished denial on appeal & a published opinion?

One of the many concepts to understand is the idea of published and unpublished opinions.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.

Post-Conviction

7 days ago

IAC Claims, Alabama Appeals, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Appellate Law, Peter Armstrong, Rule 32 Petitions, Postconviction Relief

IAC Claims, Alabama Appeals, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Appellate Law, Peter Armstrong, Rule 32 Petitions, Postconviction Relief

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

Compassionate Release, Prison Conditions, Inmate Health, Court of Appeals, Rehabilitation, Petitions, First Step Act

Compassionate Release, Prison Conditions, Inmate Health, Court of Appeals, Rehabilitation, Petitions, First Step Act

What happens if compassionate release is denied?

What to do if a compassionate release petition is denied?

Compassionate Release

Jan 20

AI Technology, AI Appeals, Writing Appeals, Postconviction Petitions, Appellate Law

AI Technology, AI Appeals, Writing Appeals, Postconviction Petitions, Appellate Law

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.

Post-Conviction

Jan 18

Alabama State Prison, Homicide, Murder conviction, Life imprisonment, types of homicide, Alabama Law, Postconviction

Alabama State Prison, Homicide, Murder conviction, Life imprisonment, types of homicide, Alabama Law, Postconviction

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

Appellate Law, Effective Assistance of Counsel, History of Legal Practices, Postconviction

Appellate Law, Effective Assistance of Counsel, History of Legal Practices, Postconviction

Establishing the right to effective assistance of counsel.

How was the right to effective assistance of counsel established?

Post-Conviction

Jan 10

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Courthouse, Appellate Law, Pleas, Plea Deals

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Courthouse, Appellate Law, Pleas, Plea Deals

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 Counsel, Appellate Law, Judicial Law, History of Justice

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Appellate Law, Judicial Law, History of Justice

Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel

What does ineffective assistance of appellate counsel mean, and how to I know if this has happened to me?

Post-Conviction

Jan 2

Prison Cell, Inmate Reform, Post-conviction relief, Alabama Criminal Attorney, Minnesota

Prison Cell, Inmate Reform, Post-conviction relief, Alabama Criminal Attorney, Minnesota

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.

Post-Conviction

Oct 20, 2025

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