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Post-conviction relief is a procedure that allows the defendant in a criminal case to bring more evidence or raise additional issues in a case after a judgment has been made (post-trial). With valid grounds, post-conviction relief can help you obtain a fair resolution in your case.

What Is Indiana Post-Conviction Relief? Post-conviction relief is a legal process in which a criminal defendant challenges the legality of some portion of the criminal trial, the judgment of conviction, or the sentence on legal grounds that were unknown or unavailable in the original trial or on direct appeal.

In Louisiana, a person must file for post-conviction relief no later than two (2) years from the date on which his or her conviction becomes final. Post-conviction relief attempts to resolve issues involving: Newly-discovered evidence. Errors the defense didn't know about.

Ineffective assistance of counsel occurs when a defendant's lawyer lacks the resources, experience, or professional responsibility to provide adequate representation. This violates a defendant's Fifth Amendment right to due process and their Sixth Amendment right to effective counsel and a fair trial.