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What is the difference between an unpublished denial on appeal & a published opinion?
One of the many concepts to understand is the idea of published and unpublished opinions.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.
7 days ago
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
What is the relate back doctrine?
What is the relate back doctrine in 2255 petitions?
Jan 16
U.S. Supreme Court News | Bowe v. United States
Latest US Supreme Court rulings and what that means for postconviction petitions.
Jan 15
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
Lack of Jurisdiction in Rule 32 Petitions
Lack of jurisdiction in Rule 32 petitions
Dec 28, 2025
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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