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Parole, a Meaningful Chance at Freedom

As a criminal defense lawyer, I’ve had the privilege of representing a few inmates for their...
Post-Conviction Relief Hearings, How to Raise and Preserve Your Winning Issues Under the Current System

Post-Conviction Relief Hearings, How to Raise and Preserve Your Winning Issues Under the Current System

In my opinion, the post-conviction relief (PCR) system in South Carolina is completely and utterly...
Nicandor Rodriguez v. Bush, Appellate No. 14-7297, 15-6716 (4th Cir, filed Nov. 23, 2016), Federal Habeas Loss b/c No Fed Right to Plea

Nicandor Rodriguez v. Bush, Appellate No. 14-7297, 15-6716 (4th Cir, filed Nov. 23, 2016), Federal Habeas Loss b/c No Fed Right to Plea

Before Rodriguez’s state criminal trial, the trial judge rejected a plea agreement between him...