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Post-Conviction
How to navigate life in prison and what steps to take for wrongful convictions and post-conviction appeals.
Need to know timelines for appealing a criminal conviction - Requirements for Alabama, Minnesota, and Federal prisoners
Once a person is convicted and sentenced, there is still an option to appeal. This article explains the process and varying time frames depending on where you were sentenced.
Jul 4
Death row inmate, Gary Richard Whitton, gets reversal on denial of federal habeas corpus from the U.S. Supreme Court
Early June 2026 updates from the U.S. Supreme Court include a reversal in the denial of federal habeas corpus for a Florida state inmate.
Jun 5
Can ineffective assistance of counsel be raised on direct appeal?
What claims can be made for an ineffective assistance of counsel appeal?
Jun 3
One conviction reversal and two compassionate release denials highlight this week's Supreme Court opinions.
Racial issues and compassionate release are the topics of this week's U.S. Supreme Court opinions.
Jun 1
What does a “per curiam” opinion mean for your case?
What does "per curiam" and "per curiam affirmed" actually mean for an appeal?
May 19
Small Victories are Still Significant: Latest Decision on Felony Murder Case - Alabama v. Antonio Deandre Hawkins
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals released a new decision in the felony murder case of Antonio Hawkins.
May 5
U.S. Supreme Court News | District of Columbia v. R.W.
Read the latest Supreme Court opinion in the case of District of Columbia v. R.W.,608 U.S. which highlights why 4th Amendment and unreasonable search issues can be complicated.
Apr 17
My Rule 32 was denied without a hearing! What do I do now?
If your Rule 32 petition was denied without a hearing, don't worry. Here's what you need to know.
Apr 2
Murder conviction reversal leads to new trial in the case of Alabama v. Jammie LaJoyce Hughes
AL Court of Criminal Appeals recently reversed the murder conviction of Jammie LaJoyce Hughes for a new trial.
Mar 26
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?
Mar 23
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 are the federal sentencing guidelines?
What are federal sentencing guidelines and does an error in sentencing help in an appeal?
Feb 5
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
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