Every defendant wants to win post-conviction relief. Having a conviction means a defendant has been found guilty of committing a crime. This can happen after a trial where a judge or jury decides guilt. Or, it may be after a defendant has plead guilt...

In the world of law and justice, the importance of a proper legal citation cannot be overstated. For those who have faced the harsh reality of a conviction, the journey doesn’t necessarily end with the verdict. Many individuals, whether incarce...

In the realm of civil rights law, one statute stands out as a powerful tool for seeking justice: Section 1983 of the U.S. Code. For incarcerated individuals, 42 U.S.C. §1983 serves as a beacon of hope, offering a means to challenge violations of thei...

By: L. Davis Whether the book you need is for criminal or civil issues, Barkan Research has the book to help. We have focused our attention on two stellar products: The Colossal Book of Criminal Citations and The Colossal Book of Civil Citations. Leg...

The criminal justice system is designed to ensure a fair trial and protect the rights of individuals accused of crimes. However, there are instances where mistakes occur, new evidence emerges, or changes in the criminal law warrant a review of a conv...

In the realm of criminal justice, the journey doesn’t always end after a conviction. When individuals believe they have been wrongfully convicted or they have legitimate legal grounds for reconsideration, they can turn to a crucial legal recour...

In the realm of civil rights law, Section 1983 stands as a crucial statute, especially concerning prisoner rights within the United States correctional system. Enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, it was designed to combat civil rights vi...

How does an inmate respond to retaliation in the prison environment? From an outsider’s perspective, almost anyone with basic legal knowledge can answer that inmate retaliation claims are litigated in Section 1983 civil rights lawsuits. But wha...

Inmate retaliation is a dark reality within correctional facilities, where power dynamics and tensions between inmates and staff can escalate into harmful acts of retribution. In this blog post, we delve into the intricate web of prisoner retaliation...

In the realm of prisoner rights litigation, the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment plays a significant role, particularly in cases involving medical care. One crucial concept within this legal landscape is delib...