In a federal criminal trial, the government initiates the case alongside law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney represents the government in criminal prosecutions and the grand jury analyzes the evidence. If a criminal case does not go your way, what can you do? ...
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How to get a conviction reversed
People in Pennsylvania who have been convicted of a crime or who have pled guilty to a crime may file an appeal to have their guilty verdict or plea reversed. Appeals are most the common legal mechanism with which to gain a conviction reversal. Writs may also be used....
Understanding the appeals process
If a Pennsylvania resident or any other American receives an unfavorable ruling in a criminal case, it may be appealed. The number of appeals that can be made depends on how many courts are higher than the one a case is currently being heard in. Depending on where the...