Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

my boyfriend was convicted of secod degree murder. the event took place on march 11, 2009 and he was convicted i belive about a month later. the sentnce the judge finalized on was 15 years. lately hes been telling me he might be at the halway house in 5 years. what does this mean? and is these anyway we can appeal his case to get a lesser sentnce.?


Asked on 1/09/11, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

An appeal must be filed within 30 days of sentencing, but a petition for postconviction relief may be filed if a petitioner is still serving the sentence. Pursuing postconviction involves significant resources, because the petitioner has the burden of proof and must persuade the court why he did not take action while either the charge was pending trial or during appeal.

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Answered on 1/15/11, 4:49 am


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