Phoenix Law Firm Offers Post-Conviction Relief Services

SEO MAVENS LLC, a law firm based in Phoenix, is offering post-conviction relief services for individuals seeking to challenge criminal convictions or sentences. This legal process is one of two avenues for appellate relief available after a court decision regarding criminal charges.

Often referred to as Rule 32 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, post-conviction relief is the sole avenue for review for those convicted via a plea agreement. It is also the primary method for claiming ineffective assistance of counsel against a previously retained attorney, whether the representation was during a plea, trial, or appeal.

Grounds for post-conviction relief are limited to specific categories outlined in Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.1. These include claims that the conviction or sentence violated constitutional rights, that the court lacked jurisdiction, that the sentence exceeds legal limits, or that newly discovered facts would likely have altered the verdict or sentence.

Strict timelines govern post-conviction relief filings. In non-capital cases, a notice must typically be filed within 90 days of the judgment and sentence entry, or 30 days after a direct appeal's mandate issuance. Failure to adhere to these deadlines can preclude raising otherwise valid claims, unless grounds for a late filing are established. Exhaustion of state court remedies is also a prerequisite for federal court review.