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I was wondering if a case could be reopen even after some one
Is convicted and what would he/she have to do to make this
Happen.
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The conviction can be appealed. If you are successful on appeal, there could be various outcomes For example, If there was insufficient evidence or verdict was against the weight of the evidence the charge could be dismissed. If there was mistakes made by the Judge at trial the conviction would be vacated and a new trial ordered. Also there is a procedure, CPL 440 which is brought before the Trial Court, with limitations, alleging facts not previously presented.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2013 at 4:55 PM