What does an appeal waiver actually mean, and what happens if you decide you want to appeal a conviction after your sentence?

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed issues concerning geofencing and Fourth Amendment rights.

The US Supreme Court ruled that a "miscarriage of justice" can now be applied to appeal waivers.

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.

What claims can be made for an ineffective assistance of counsel appeal?

Racial issues and compassionate release are the topics of this week's U.S. Supreme Court opinions.

What does "per curiam" and "per curiam affirmed" actually mean for an appeal?

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.

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

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?

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

What are federal sentencing guidelines and does an error in sentencing help in an appeal?

What qualifies a warrantless search and how does this affect our Fourth Amendment rights?

Latest US Supreme Court rulings and what that means for postconviction petitions.

What is your right to a speedy trial in Alabama?