Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin
Can I file a motion to reopen a case if no appeals have been filed and its been 5 years? Also does the motion get heard by the same Judge that sentenced the defendant?
Asked on 10/16/10, 1:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
It would be a Motion for post conviction relief. Such proceeedings require NEW significant and compelling evidencewhich was not available at the time of trial or a plea to reopen.
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Answered on 10/21/10, 7:39 pm
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