5 keys to winning a case on appeal _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

Five Keys to Getting an Expungement in Louisiana

Getting an expungement in Louisiana can change your life. Why? Because when you’re trying to get that all-important new job, one mistake on your record may be holding you back. When potential employers look you up, they often perform a background…

Ramos v. Louisiana: Is it Retroactive?

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Great news out of the Supreme Court today. In Ramos v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the United States declared that non-unanimous juries, also known as split juries, are unconstitutional. However, the main question after Ramos is whether…
5 keys to winning a case on appeal _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

How to Restore My Gun Rights in Louisiana?

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Figuring out whether you can have your gun rights restored after you've been convicted for a felony is tricky. The below information is intended to help you determine whether you may be eligible to possess a gun in Louisiana. Of course, you…
5 keys to winning a case on appeal _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

Illegal Sentence Corrected - Parole GRANTED!!!

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I'm happy to report that we recently won a motion to correct an illegal sentence and got our client Bobby Q. out on parole! We cut Bobby's sentence in half, saving him from an additional 5 years in prison. Bobby had been given illegal sentences…
5 keys to winning a case on appeal _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

What are My Chances of Winning on Appeal?

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I get this question all the time – what are my chances of winning on appeal? Different attorneys will tell you different things. Some will tell you that you have almost no chance of winning on appeal. Other attorneys will tell you exactly…
5 keys to winning a case on appeal _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

New Orleans Appeals Attorney

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If you’re looking for a New Orleans Appeals Attorney, there are a few things that you should know. First, a New Orleans Appeals Attorney will be an attorney who regularly practices before the appeals courts in New Orleans. For example,…
What is the difference between a grand jury target, subject, and witness _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

What's the difference between a grand jury target, subject and witness

If you’ve received a letter saying that you are either the target or a subject of a grand jury investigation, the next steps you take will be critical to your freedom and reputation. The first thing you’ll want to do is consult with a grand…
What is the statute of limitations in White Collar cases _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

What is the statute of limitations in White Collar cases

A common question in federal white collar cases is whether statutes of limitation apply, and if so, how long do prosecutors have to bring criminal charges against someone suspected of a white collar crime. White collar crimes are non-violent…
5 keys to winning a case on appeal _ Sam Winston law office new orleans la

5 keys to winning a case on appeal

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Appealing an unfavorable verdict can be a daunting task, but an effective attorney can synthesize a complicated case into a few critical arguments to give you the best chance at succeeding. Although each appeal is different, here are 5 keys…