Wrongful Conviction Legal Steps

Summary

In New Jersey, you can appeal a wrongful conviction or file a petition for post-conviction relief within 5 years of the final order. Consulting a criminal defense attorney is advisable for specific guidance.

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My boyfriend is in prison and I think he was wrongly convicted
Hello Rebekah, to provide the most accurate information, I need to know the location where your boyfriend was convicted. Was it in the United States? If so, which state?
Nj
Hello Rebekah, in New Jersey, you could:
- Appeal the conviction if there's new evidence or procedural errors.
- File a petition for post-conviction relief within 5 years of final order.
- Consult with a criminal defense attorney for more specific advice.
He did the appeal and he didn’t really get much help
I'm sorry to hear that, Rebekah. In New Jersey, after an unsuccessful appeal, he might consider filing a petition for post-conviction relief. This should be done within 5 years of the final order. Consulting a criminal defense attorney would be beneficial.
Ok
Hello Rebekah, you've taken the right steps so far. Now, consider:
- Filing a petition for post-conviction relief.
- Consult with another criminal defense attorney.
It's important to act quickly, as there's a *-year limit from the final order in NJ.