After a criminal conviction, you might feel as though you have no options to challenge the outcome, even when it seems unfair or unlawful. In fact, you can challenge a criminal conviction through a couple of means. Both direct appeal and post-conviction relief offer...
Criminal Defense
How are federal criminal charges different than state charges?
Pew Research reported the federal criminal system had 71,954 defendants in 2022. In criminal cases, federal and state charges belong to different legal systems and jurisdictions. Understanding the fundamental differences between these systems is important when...
What are grounds for appealing a criminal conviction?
According to The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the state has two appellate courts underneath it. A Supreme Court always acts as the highest appeals court within any system. If a person wishes to appeal his or her criminal case, it will go to one of the two intermediate...
How having a good lawyer improves your chances of freedom
Lawyers represent those facing criminal charges. This includes any time actions hurt another party. That includes physical injuries, like armed assault, property damage or other charges. The primary goal of a lawyer should be to help their client seek a favorable...
The facts behind common myths about Miranda rights
Few elements of the law enforcement process have as much notoriety as Miranda rights. The rise of police procedural dramas on television gave way to the Miranda warning’s widespread recognition. Unfortunately, this mainstream usage and the lack of widespread formal...
Persistent concerns about people of color and incarceration rates
The criminal justice system ostensibly exists to keep the population safe and rehabilitate offenders. Unfortunately, justice does not appear to be blind in the United States. Reports continue to show that a disproportionate number of people of color deal with...
Misconceptions people have about what wire fraud is
Wire fraud is the act of using telecommunication technology to defraud someone of their money. As technology advances, wire fraud is becoming more and more common. Yet misconceptions about what wire fraud is exist. What wire fraud used to be Laws regarding wire fraud...
What is wire fraud and can officials try you for it?
Wire fraud involves using the internet and electronic communications. Phones, computers and other electronic devices all qualify for this crime. Since someone can try you for this crime, you need to know what it is before you start scheming. What it is Chances are,...
What must be included in a search warrant?
In order to enter your home, a law enforcement officer must present a search warrant. You do not need to admit police without a warrant. Statutory law mandates what information must be on a warrant. Failing to include correct information and proceeding with a search...
Common myths about when police can search your home
There are many misconceptions about what police officers can and cannot do. Some of the most common of these misunderstandings center around search warrants. Make sure you have the facts about these search warrant myths if law enforcement wants to enter your house....