Post Conviction Relief in Orlando and Throughout Florida
A motion for Post Conviction relief is usually a person's last resort to overturn a criminal conviction or be released from prison after a direct appeal has not been successful. An Orlando post conviction attorney from our Law Firm can help you in evaluating whether you have grounds for relief after a trial or after all appeals have been exhausted. The usual grounds to seek post conviction relief are:
- The original trial or appellate attorney was ineffective;
- The defense has recently discovered new evidence that was not known at the time of the trial that could exonerate the defendant;
- The defendant's guilty plea was not freely and voluntarily made;
- The defendant is now subject to deportation and removal from the U.S. due to a criminal conviction;
- The Defendant’s conviction was prohibited by double jeopardy.
Post
Conviction motions usually must be filed within a specific time
frame or they cannot be heard by the court, regardless if the defendant would
have prevailed on the merits. There are very limited exceptions, such
as newly discovered evidence which could not have been known about previously.
The procedures and process for filing and litigating Post Conviction motions
can be complicated and complex, so it is very important to have a knowledgeable
and skilled attorney to handle the process.
If you have a close family member or a friend who is incarcerated, or who is subject to deportation due to a criminal conviction, call our criminal defense lawyers at (407) 245-1232, e-mail us at Defense@NeJameLaw.com or fill out our online contact form. We are available 7 days a week and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We value your privacy and we will keep any information strictly confidential.
