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Why Post-Conviction Relief Should Be Accessible to All: Advocating for Reform

December 11, 2025

Wrongful convictions harm lives and communities and are more likely to affect those who are already disenfranchised. Unjust and harsh penalties, racially biased laws and agents of the law, financial barriers to resources, complex post-conviction relief requirements, and inhumane prison conditions are only some of the systemic issues in the U.S.’s criminal justice system. To […]

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How Mental Illness Can Impact Sentencing and Relief

November 6, 2025

When someone has a mental illness, such as schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or bipolar disorder, it can impact several aspects of a criminal case. Their mental health condition can influence criminal behaviors or make it hard for them to successfully navigate the legal system, both during the trial and after it. Post-conviction relief takes many […]

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How You Can Help Fight for Justice for Your Loved One After Sentencing

October 9, 2025

Conviction for a criminal offense is life-changing for the individual being sentenced, but it is also incredibly difficult for their family members and other loved ones. When you have seen a loved one sentenced for a crime, you can feel adrift and uncertain. It can be especially hard if your loved one was harshly sentenced […]

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New Sentencing Reforms You Should Know About in 2025

September 9, 2025

It’s important for both individuals seeking post conviction relief and their families to stay aware of policy changes and reformation to sentencing mandates and other court decisions. These changes, especially those that are retroactive, can impact your current conviction, your sentence, and your ability to apply and receive post conviction relief for a variety of […]

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Stories of Redemption: Success Stories in Post-Conviction Relief

July 9, 2025

When facing a justice system that frequently fails to protect people’s rights, it can be easy to lose hope. However, every day, there are individuals and organizations fighting for justice and advocating for fair treatment of those wronged by the criminal justice system. It’s important to consider stories of exonerations of wrongful convictions and be […]

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The Impact of DNA Evidence on Post-Conviction Relief Cases

June 6, 2025

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) evidence is an essential part of many criminal cases, but it is just as important in reexamining criminal cases and overturning wrongful convictions. The advancements in DNA analysis have helped many individuals in their fight for post-conviction relief and allowed them to secure the exoneration they deserve. A reexamination of DNA evidence […]

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Understanding Post-Conviction Relief: What It Is and Why It Matters

April 15, 2025

Post-conviction relief is a process that enables someone convicted of a criminal offense to challenge that conviction for various reasons. This is often a crucial tool in overturning wrongful convictions or mitigating overly harsh sentencing. Errors or misconduct may have occurred during the trial, or new evidence may have been uncovered. These are potential reasons […]

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Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking an Appeal for a Wrongful Conviction

March 11, 2025

A criminal appeal is one option to address a wrongful conviction. If there were errors during the trial, inadequate legal counsel, or other procedural mistakes that led to the conviction, the decision could be overturned in an appeal, and a new trial or verdict could occur. Overturning wrongful convictions can provide hope to individuals and […]

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How Advocacy Can Make a Difference in a Wrongful Conviction Appeal

February 17, 2025

Wrongful convictions have devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities. Victims of wrongful convictions can lose years of their lives as they are held and put on trial, causing them to lose their jobs, their homes, their way of life, and much more. Advocacy by individuals, organizations, and the community can make a big difference […]

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