No, the seriousness of a crime does not directly affect whether someone can seek post-conviction relief (PCR). This means that people convicted of more serious crimes like murder and armed robbery have the same right to seek PCR as those convicted of less severe ones,...
If you waive your Miranda rights, you agree to talk to police without an attorney present. However, this does not give them the complete freedom to coerce or manipulate you into making confessions or statements that can get you into trouble. Even after a conviction,...
A conviction should never be treated as the end of the road for any person. For those guilty of a crime, it merely seeks to rehabilitate an individual and make them understand the gravity of their offense. However, if someone is wrongfully convicted, measures are in...
Post-conviction relief is a legal process that allows a convicted individual to challenge their conviction after all their direct appeals have been exhausted. Facing something complex like post-conviction relief can be stressful, especially when your future hangs in...
Imagine being stuck behind bars for a crime you didn't commit or one that you feel you didn't deserve to be punished so harshly for. If you're facing this problem, you're probably wondering if there's any way to get a second chance. In this blog, we'll explain why a...
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...
A wrongful conviction can leave you and your loved one devastated. The thought of years of freedom being stripped away can be crushing, and it may feel like there’s little hope righting the wrong that’s occurred. Yet, post-conviction relief may be a very real...
Most criminal cases in Oregon end with a defendant entering a guilty plea, often after agreeing with prosecutors to a plea bargain that will determine the person’s punishment. The fact a person pled guilty does not mean that they have no further options after they...
