A shoplifting charge can bring stress and uncertainty. If you are facing one, you might worry about the possibility of jail time and the effect a conviction could have on your future. That is why it is important to understand what courts consider in these cases. When...
If you are facing a criminal conviction and you learn that the court dismissed your appeal, the news can feel devastating. You may have hoped the appellate court would correct what you believe went wrong at the initial trial. Generally, an appellate court’s decision...
New or reexamined evidence sometimes raises credible doubts even years after a verdict. Courts permit DNA retesting when more accurate methods were unavailable at trial or when testing produced inconclusive results. In Washington, D.C., this process can address...