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Post-Conviction Relief
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Canadian Lawyer Mag
New appeal ordered for Quewezance sisters convicted in murder case
Odelia and Neressa Quewezance may have suffered a miscarriage of justice, justice minister said
San Francisco Criminal Lawyer Blog
A lack of meaningful understanding of the immigration consequences of a guilty plea may result in vacating the conviction
People v. Hernandez (Cal., Aug. 13, 2026) Summary: People v. Hernandez addresses when a noncitizen defendant may vacate a criminal conviction under Penal Code section 1473.7(a)(1) based on a lack…
Zalma on Insurance
Guilty of Misprison of a Felony Admitted by Owner of Insurers
By Barry Zalma
Second Trial of Coram Nobis Relief Fails Post 5422 Coram Nobis is an Extraordinary Remedy In United States Of America v. David Judd Disiere, Criminal Action No. 99-151-SDD-SDJ, United States…
Philadelphia Criminal Defense Blog
PA Supreme Court: The Attorney General Can Now Intervene When the Philadelphia DA Concedes PCRA Relief
Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided Commonwealth v. Brown, No. 32 EM 2023 (Pa. June 16, 2026), reversing a Philadelphia judge's decision to…
Philadelphia Criminal Defense Blog
PCRA Court Grants New Trial for Attorney Goldstein’s Client in Cumberland County Sexual Assault Case Due to Trial Counsel’s Failure to Call Character Witnesses
Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire, of Goldstein Mehta LLC recently won a new trial for a client in the case…
SCOV Law
Second Half o’ May
If you can tell me the character Nick Offerman is portraying in this meme, you'll win a prize. By Andy DelaneyThis post's title derives from its predecessor post. When we go uninspired, we do…
Philadelphia Criminal Defense Blog
PCRA Court Grants New Trial for Attorney Goldstein’s Client in Internet Contraband Case Following Successful Appeal
Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire - Criminal Defense Lawyer Philadelphia criminal defense attorney Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire, has secured a new trial for his client, M.D., in a long-running child pornography…
Bickerton Law Blog
Pennsylvania Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Basics (2026 Update)
Bickerton Law Blog | An in-depth look at law news with legal analysis by Bickerton Law. New articles every Monday and Thursday.While many people are familiar with the arrest and…
Philadelphia Criminal Defense Blog
Attorney Goldstein Wins New Trial in Philadelphia Arson Case — Client Released After More Than a Decade in Prison
Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney Zak T. Goldstein, Esquire, of Goldstein Mehta LLC, recently won a new trial and a new sentencing hearing for…
Missouri Lawyers Media
Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief-Voluntariness of Guilty Plea
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