Post-Conviction Appeals
Post-Conviction Appeals can be a critical step for those seeking to challenge a conviction or sentence after a trial. Understanding the strict deadlines and procedures involved is essential to protect your rights and avoid missing key opportunities. If you are facing complex legal questions, consulting with an experienced Tulsa post-conviction appeals attorney can provide clarity and guidance through this difficult process.
Legal challenges after a conviction require careful review and strategy. The Tulsa attorney team at Wirth Law Office has experience navigating Oklahoma’s post-trial motions and appellate rules to help clients pursue the best possible outcome. If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office at (918) 879-1681 for a consultation and support tailored to your situation.
Overturning a Court Order: Must-Know Tips
Understanding how to vacate a court order is crucial, especially in unexpected legal situations. Vacating orders is more common in criminal cases, often due to missed court appearances or unfair judgments. Specific provisions in Title 12 outline the criteria for vacating such orders, with default judgments being the most typical scenario. For instance, a divorce decree granted by default when one party fails to appear can be contested. To vacate, it must be shown that there was a default order, it falls within the time limit, and there was a valid reason for the absence, such as fraud or a mistake. The law emphasizes the right to a fair hearing. Read more »Appealing a Conviction in Oklahoma: Process and Procedure
Appealing a conviction in Oklahoma is a complex process that requires strict adherence to deadlines and detailed legal arguments. Attorney James Worth breaks down the steps involved in a direct appeal, from filing a Notice of Intent to Appeal within 10 days of the judgment and sentence to submitting a petition in error listing alleged errors in the trial. The appellate brief is crucial, presenting persuasive arguments based on the record to demonstrate prejudicial errors. The court then considers the briefs and issues a decision, a process that can take anywhere from six months to a year and a half. With so much at stake, it's essential to have an experienced attorney guiding you through the appellate process. Read more »HB 3383: New 1 Year Statute of Limitation for Filing Post-conviction Relief in Oklahoma
New one-year statute of limitations for filing post-conviction relief in Oklahoma. Tulsa Attorney James Wirth explains HB 3383. Read more »Can You Appeal a Tulsa Municipal Court Conviction?
It's appealed to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, and you need to file within 10 days of that conviction. Read more »Hey OCCA, Is This Enough to Warrant a New Trial?
If you do not get a fair, impartial trial or a trial that is tainted by personal biases of the court, then you are entitled to a new trial. Read more »HB 1679: New Law Provides Post-Release Employment Help From Oklahoma DOC
House Bill 1679, is referred to as the Sarah Stitt Act and it has two parts. House Bill 1679 helps inmates with employment. Read more »HB 1679: IDs for Inmates in Oklahoma
This bill helps inmates in the doc have a legal ID when they get out, to help them to gain employment and be a productive part of society. Read more »SB 320: New Law Expands Medical Parole in Oklahoma
If the inmate is medically frail or medically vulnerable, those are two instances that may be appropriate for medical parole. Read more »What is the Difference Between a Direct Appeal & a Post-Conviction Relief Appeal in Oklahoma?
If you are convicted, you have one appeal of right, meaning that you cannot be denied an opportunity to have an appeal. Read more »Petition for Writ of Certiorari to US Supreme Court Filed in Bosse
I filed a case with the USPC, it was strongly recommended that you do not make more than three requests for questions presented. Read more »State Appeals Bosse Case to United States Supreme Court
The Bosse case is a state case filed in 2010 and there was a conviction in it and he's been in jail for an extended period of time. Read more »
