By United States law, every citizen has the right to a free and fair trial. Yet you may have had your day in court and felt that your attorney made mistakes when defending you. Or you may have faced a judge who presided with partiality, determined to rule against you...
Appeals
Individuals may have the right to appeal their cases
If an individual disagrees with the verdict in a court case, it may be possible to appeal that decision. The number of appeals an individual in Oregon or anywhere else may have depends on the number of courts in the state. There are typically two to four appeals...
More post-conviction relief for illegal entry charges
A panel of 9th Circuit Court judges declined the federal government’s attempt to appeal the 2019 ruling that overturned the conviction of a man charged with illegal entry into the United States. The man’s legal counsel argued that the government had improperly charged...
Detective admits items seized in search exceeded scope of warrant
Portland residents may expect all police officers to be responsible and adept at enforcing the law. However, this is never a given anywhere in the United States, as evidenced by one wrongful death case being tried in San Diego. The wrongful death action was filed by...
A change to Oregon law that might open doors for the wrongfully convicted
The United States justice system stands to protect the people, but it is far from perfect. During criminal trials, sometimes the court finds an innocent person guilty. This type of mistake has an unspeakably devastating impact on the people on the receiving end of...
How to appeal a conviction
A person who is found guilty in a criminal or liable for damages in a civil case may have the right to appeal a judge or jury's decision. Generally speaking, an individual will have 10 days to appeal a criminal conviction and 30 days to appeal a decision in a civil...
Oregon narcotics sweep leads to 25 arrests
More than two dozen individuals were taken into custody in Oregon on Jan. 15 when law enforcement personnel executed search warrants in Crabtree. Deputies were supported by SWAT teams during the two operations according to media reports. Nine women and 16 men face...
Appeals helpful in overturning convictions
Those convicted of a crime in Oregon may wonder what the next step is in the criminal defense process. Many people choose to appeal the final judgment in a lower court to the next higher court. This first appeal is a right guaranteed in the Constitution, and those who...
Proving a coerced conviction may be an appealing situation
Stuck in the interview room after your arrest, as the police pepper your with questions. You barely remember what you said, even as the prosecutor read it back in court. It could have played a big part in your conviction, but it may also play a big part in your...
DOJ’s death penalty reinstatement brings new concerns
The U.S. government recently announced plans to reinstate the death penalty for death row prisoners after 16 years without a federal execution. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said five inmates would be executed after putting new protocols in place.The government says...