It is important to consult with a post conviction relief lawyer to determine what remedies available to a defendant after a conviction. Post conviction relief can encompass a number of items. In most cases, a defendant is seeking to collaterally attack a conviction after all direct appeals have been exhausted. This collateral challenge to the conviction is usually accomplished through filing petitions under the post-conviction relief acts which many states have now adopted. These statutes allow courts to revisit cases to see if the case needs to be re-opened in a limited number of circumstances. If you would like to discuss your potential post conviction proceeding, contact our firm to speak with a post conviction relief attorney.