Post-conviction relief (PCR) is a legal process that lets people challenge their convictions or sentences. This process helps fix mistakes or constitutional violations that the trial or appeal did not address. For noncitizens facing deportation because of a...
The post-conviction relief process in Oregon is an alternative way to challenge a conviction. Most convictions are challenged through the appeal process. However, the appeal process only involves a review of the legal rulings made by the trial court judge. An appeals...
It is fair to say that attorneys who are defending Oregonians against criminal charges have a constitutional obligation to do a good job when doing so. This does not mean that a defense attorney must get a not guilty verdict in every case. As with the case with other...
