Jailhouse lawyers are inmates who provide legal assistance to other inmates within the correctional system. These individuals usually have developed an understanding of the law through self-study or practical experience, and they use this knowledge t...
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Read MoreIn the realm of criminal law, the right to effective assistance of counsel is paramount. In the landmark case of Strickland v. Washington, 104 S.Ct. 2052 (1984), the U.S. Supreme Court established a two-pronged test to determine whether a defendant r...
Read MoreThe Colossal Book of Criminal Citations, (7th Edition), is a book which has continuously evolved since 2014. What makes my book unique, it’s premised upon questions asked by criminal defendants who understand very little about the law. Through ...
Read MoreWhen raising a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel (“IAC”), it is important to understand when to present the argument. I have been asked, do I file the claim in the direct appellate brief or the post-conviction brief? Because this...
Read MoreI have been asked to describe the methods of how someone can get Federal Court review of a State Court conviction. There are two primary statutes which allow State Court convictions to be reviewed by a Federal Court. The first statute, 28 U.S.C. §125...
Read MoreIn the courtroom, the credibility of trial witnesses can make or break a case. Lawyers must be adept at challenging the testimony of various types of witnesses to ensure a fair trial. In this comprehensive guide, well explore strategies for attacking...
Read MoreA reader has asked, what are some successful ineffective assistance of counsel cases? To answer the question, I decided to create another checklist. It is designed similar to the free post-conviction checklist and free habeas corpus checklist. ...
Read MoreIn the criminal justice system, a conviction is not necessarily the end of the road for someone convicted of a crime. Post-conviction relief (PCR) offers convicted individuals an opportunity to challenge their conviction or sentence after the trial a...
Read MoreIn the realm of criminal justice, a verdict signifies the culmination of legal proceedings, often embodying months or years of investigation, deliberation, and trial. However, what transpires when that verdict is overturned? Can an overturned verdict...
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