Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

post conviction release

what kind of motion is needed to file a post conviction release


Asked on 12/25/08, 7:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: post conviction release

A motion for post-conviction relief or a motion for sentence modification, may be what you are looking for.

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Answered on 12/26/08, 1:13 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: post conviction release

I believe you mean a Motion seeking post-conviction relief. That is a motion seeking to overturn your sentence. Such a Motion would require some basis to reverse the conviction including prosecutorial misconduct, juror misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel, new evidence and/or recantation.

A Motion for a modification of sentence to reduce the prison or jail sentence imposed also requires a legal basis for the relief sought. There are a myriad of different legal basis for such motions, but all of them are very narrowly tailored.

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Answered on 12/26/08, 4:09 pm


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