Month: June 2024

Some post-conviction relief attempts argue that a defendant was not adequately represented in the criminal case that led to a conviction. Mostly, these efforts are about fairness – they argue that the defendant was not treated fairly during trial or that a plea...

Virtually all criminal trials end with a verdict of either “guilty” or “not guilty.” Apart from post-trial motions concerning the events of the trial or an appeal, little or nothing happens in the court room after the jury announces its verdict and the court enters...