Defendants who enter guilty pleas or got convicted after a trial can appeal if an error of law occurred. If an appeal is unsuccessful or a defendant does not appeal in the limited window of opportunity to do so, then they may have the option of requesting...
With the advancements in analysis of DNA and other evidence in recent decades, it might seem impossible that courts would allow the use of “junk” science – or at least less-than-reliable science to be presented. Unfortunately, that hasn’t always been the case. People...
Yes, it is possible for a sealed record to be opened. This has to be done by the court, which determines if the record should be unsealed. It is a rather rare practice, but it is technically possible and can happen under the right set of circumstances. One important...
