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Writs and Appeals

Writs and appeals are a part of both the criminal and civil justice systems. Writs provide special powers or make special demands. In the days when our Constitution was being drafted, they were a more common way to frame an issue or request action by a court. An appeal of course is a very common feature of our justice system and occurs frequently in both civil and criminal cases. Writs and appeals are based on briefs, motions and oral arguments. For that reason, most people hire a skilled lawyer when such actions are necessary.

 

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  • Wrongful Convictions Resulting from False Confessions
    In a substantial number of cases involving wrongful criminal convictions, innocent defendants voluntarily plead guilty, or otherwise confess to the crime with which they are charged. While it seems counterintuitive to the normal person to admit guilt to crime that he or she didn’t commit, innocent defendants sometimes erroneously admit guilt for a number of reasons, including fear … more
  • Wrongful Convictions
    Despite the extensive constitutional protections built into the American justice system that make it one of the most progressive systems in the modernized world, it is no secret that some people are accused, and even convicted, of crimes that they did not commit. In a perfect world, the justice system would operate in a manner that would prevent such miscarriages of justice. But in a … more

The Consequences of a Felony Conviction

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