Whether you are being prosecuted in state or federal court, a conviction isn’t necessarily the end of your case. Individuals who have been convicted of crimes in state or federal court may be able to challenge their conviction or sentence on various grounds. Challenging a conviction or sentence frequently involves […]
If you have been unjustly convicted or sentenced in Louisiana, filing a successful appeal could be the difference between securing the outcome you deserve and facing a lifetime of unwarranted consequences. As with a trial, there are no guarantees on appeal. However, there are steps you can take to help […]
Filing an application for post-conviction relief (PCR) or a habeas motion provides an opportunity to challenge your criminal conviction outside of the appeals process. As a result, even if the deadline to file an appeal in your case has expired, you may still be able to seek to have your […]
A conviction isn’t necessarily the end of your criminal case. If your conviction was unjust, you may be able to challenge your conviction by filing either an appeal or a petition for post-conviction relief. Appeals and petitions for post-conviction relief differ in several important ways, and if you need to […]