Have You Lost an Appeal?
Las Vegas Habeas Corpus and Post-Conviction Lawyers
A habeas corpus petition allows another opportunity for criminal defendants who have lost an appeal. Any aspect of the case may be challenged, including new evidence and motions not raised at trial.
Many convicted people make the mistake of filing their own habeas corpus petition from prison — the what-have-I-got-to-lose approach. Don't make this mistake! Failure to follow the strict procedural rules can get your petition dismissed. Our experienced lawyers will not only file a petition correctly, but often find additional reasons for a judge to reverse a conviction or amend the sentence.
Your last chance for freedom?
Our Las Vegas criminal law attorneys offer experienced post-conviction relief. Ciciliano & Associates, LLC takes cases in Clark County and Southern Nevada. Call 702.382.2209 to discuss your case.
Habeas Corpus — Fixing an Injustice
Habeas corpus is a writ allowing a citizen to challenge a conviction and imprisonment on the basis of errors and violations at the trial level, including sentencing. A habeas corpus petition can be filed within one year of an unsuccessful criminal appeal.
While an appeal is limited to issues considered at trial, habeas corpus is wide-ranging: new evidence or new witnesses, evidence excluded at trial, overruled motions, a judge's error in interpreting the law, a prosecutor's tactics. It also applies to critical mistakes by your original defense lawyer (ineffective assistance of counsel).
Appeals are heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. Habeas corpus petitions are submitted in District Court. Essentially, we are asking the same judge in the same court where you were convicted to acknowledge a mistake. This requires extensive research, sound legal arguments and concisely written briefs. Post-conviction attorneys Luke Ciciliano and Peter James provide the legal scholarship and courtroom skills to give you the best opportunity to correct an injustice.
No Stone Unturned
We will pore over the entire case, from your arrest and pre-trial proceedings to the transcript of the trial and sentencing, to find errors that may overturn your conviction. Contact Ciciliano & Associates today for efficient and experienced representation.
