Post-Conviction Relief Attorneys in Los Angeles
Understanding California Penal Code 1473.7 & Writs of Coram Nobis
Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be overwhelming, especially for individuals facing life-altering consequences tied to past convictions. California Penal Code 1473.7 and Writs of Coram Nobis provide crucial avenues for post-conviction relief, offering a lifeline to those impacted by immigration penalties or wrongful criminal verdicts. These legal remedies safeguard against unjust deportations and ensure a pathway to justice for those affected by flawed legal outcomes.
At Shevin Law Group, our attorneys in Los Angeles have years of criminal defense and post-conviction relief experience. We have successfully helped clients withdraw convictions and protect their immigration status. Our experienced team will fight to protect your rights, secure justice, and safeguard your future.
Contact us for a consultation to discuss your case and explore your legal options.
What Is California Penal Code 1473.7?
California Penal Code 1473.7 offers essential post-conviction relief for individuals facing severe immigration consequences due to past criminal convictions. Enacted in 2017, this critical legal option helps protect non-citizens who unknowingly accepted criminal pleas without understanding the potential impact on their immigration status. This law allows individuals no longer in custody to file a motion to vacate a conviction if they can demonstrate that they were unaware of the immigration consequences at the time or if newly discovered evidence proves their innocence.
Penal Code 1473.7 provides an opportunity for justice and safeguards against unjust deportations or other significant immigration penalties by enabling eligible individuals to withdraw prior convictions. For many, it is a life-changing option to eliminate long-term consequences stemming from ill-informed or flawed pleas.
What is the Writ of Coram Nobis?
A Writ of Coram Nobis is another vital post-conviction relief option that addresses errors of fact in criminal cases. It allows courts to reopen and reconsider verdicts when important facts, unknown during the original trial, emerge later. Coram Nobis relief is only available to individuals no longer in custody and can prove that these new facts could have prevented their conviction had they been discovered earlier.
This highly specialized remedy typically applies to cases involving serious factual errors, such as cases where the defendant was unaware of exculpatory evidence or was misled during their trial. It is not intended to correct errors of law but provides a pathway to justice where factual mistakes have contributed to wrongful convictions.
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