QUESTION
Can a guilty plea conviction be overturned due to manipulation by the police and courts?
Asked on Mar 01st, 2012 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I was certified as an adult at the age of 16 and convicted to 15 years in adult prison because of being manipulated into signing a confession. If I can show this can this case be revisited?
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Cynthia Henley
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The issue of coerced confession (and thus sufficiency of the evidence otherwise) is something that should have been raised at your trial. If it was not, then it is possible that you could have someone look at the case on a post conviction habeas corpus review, but the chances are success are low.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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Yes. You are going to need an appellate law specialist to file a writ of habeas corpus and reopen your case.
Answered on Mar 02nd, 2012 at 9:51 PM