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can you sue using a cpl 440 motion.

Asked on Jan 31st, 2014 on Civil Rights - New York
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an innocent person found guilty for robbery does a 10 year bid. another person involved isn't believed by the jury by taking the stand giving a subpeona
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Appellate Practice Attorney serving Forest Hills, NY
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A motion pursuant to CPL 440 is an attack on the validity of the criminal conviction. It is not the way to bring a civil lawsuit for  a wrongful conviction. 
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 3:35 PM

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