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| May 05, 2010 |
| Innocent Ohio Man Free after 29 Years |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| Today on NPR, I heard the story of an Ohio man who was wrongly convicted of rape, served nearly 30 years in prison, and then, thanks to the work of the Ohio Innocence Project, was freed after DNA evidence proved he could not have committed the crime for which he was incarcerated. This story that reminds me why my work as as a Scranton criminal appeals lawyer is so important.
The most amazing part of the story came in the form of the man's response when asked whether he would demand an apology: "'It was just a process, you know, the DNA,' he said. 'It just took a couple years to get to it. We finally got to it and the job was done.'" I don't know whether I could be so understanding in his shoes.
The criminal appeals process holds an incredibly important place in the work of a Scranton criminal defense attorney. Appeals are time-sensitive and can be complex because they are handled by a higher court than the one in which they were originally tried - a Scranton criminal defense lawyer who knows the process inside and out is absolutely essential, as there is no room for error.
Rogan Law will aggressively seek relief through appeals whenever a reversal or retrial is possible, and it will be our number one goal to obtain a different outcome for your case. If you need a Scranton criminal appeals attorney, then you should contact Rogan Law as soon as possible. |
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| July 20, 2009 |
| Stroudsburg, Monroe County Appeal |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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Some news broke recently regarding a potential Stroudsburg, Monroe County appeal.
Last Friday, I learned that a Monroe County jury had convicted Hugo Selenski of robbery and kidnapping. The case was major news, as Selenski had already been tried and found not guilty in other well-publicized cases, including two murders and a jail escape. Selenski still faces charges in Luzerne County for a double murder.
WBRE reported that Selenski's attorney plans to appeal the conviction, claiming that allowing evidence from the upcoming Luzerne County murder trial in the Monroe County trial was unconstitutional.
Whether Selenski's appeal will be successful remains to be seen. His case will be reviewed by a higher court, which could reverse the guilty verdict or even grant an entirely new trial.
During an appeal, many aspects of an original trial may be challenged, including misconduct on the part of the prosecutor, judicial errors, and ineffective assistance of your original attorney. But appeals must be files promptly - you only have a certain window of time within which to act.
Don't waste time. Contact a Stroudsburg criminal defense lawyer who can handle the complex proceedings an appeal requires. Rogan Law will aggressively seek relief through appeals whenever a reversal or retrial is possible. We will make it our number one goal to obtain a different outcome for your case.
Let us handle your Stroudsburg, Monroe County appeal. Contact Rogan Law today. |
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