Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

Re-trial 4-5 years post conviction

If someone pleaded guilty to a crime (gross misdemeanor) due to poor counsel, lack of or mis- information, and poor representation on the part of the defense attorney, can they go back 4-5 years post conviction and completion of probation and get a new trial?


Asked on 10/22/02, 1:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Re-trial 4-5 years post conviction

Thanks for your posting. You probably would have a better chance expunging a misdemeanor conviction (which you can do after one year), than filing an appeal (which you normally can't do for a plea of guilty), or a motion to withdraw a plea, which has to be done on a much earlier timescale.

You may have only recently discovered poor counsel or "lack of or mis-information", as you put it, but I believe an expungement may get you a dismissal without a new trial, and will be an easier way to get this off your record.

If you'd like more information, please feel free to email my office, or call me toll free at 1-877-568-2977.

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Answered on 10/22/02, 6:41 pm


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