Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
how do you challenge a conviction that is 5 years old where facts were missed
Asked on 2/23/15, 6:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Trabin
Lucid Legal, PLLC
It depends what you mean. If there is newly discovered evidence, such as DNA, that proves a person's innocence then it is possible for a lawyer to ask a court to set aside the conviction and obtain a new trial. Otherwise, it is extremely difficult to overturn a conviction that is 5 years old.
Answered on 2/23/15, 6:44 am
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