When convicted of a serious crime in the State of Washington, defendants have the right to petition for post-conviction relief. Usually, this takes the form of a direct appeal. Other forms exist, however. Section 10.73.090 of the Revised Code of Washington authorizes...
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Month: April 2022
How may ineffective counsel lead to an appeal?
Defendants who entered a guilty plea as part of an agreement with a federal prosecutor may appeal their sentencing. Even if the court included a sentencing appeal waiver, the Department of Justice’s website notes that you may challenge it based on ineffective legal...