PCR Lawyer in Haddonfield, NJ Helps Clients Challenge Their Criminal Convictions in Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, and Throughout South Jersey
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in South Jersey and believe that errors were made during your trial or that you received ineffective representation from your trial attorney, your options for seeking relief may be limited. You can file an appeal for your conviction, but you only have a short time frame in which to do so.
If you or a loved one is seeking options for challenging your conviction, I can help. At my Haddonfield law firm, The Law Office of Jill R. Cohen, I use my extensive legal knowledge and experience with the New Jersey criminal justice system to fight for my clients’ rights. I am committed to pursuing post-conviction relief and criminal appeals on your behalf when constitutional and legal errors were made in your trial.
I understand how frustrating and difficult it can be to be convicted of a crime, especially when you believe the conviction was made in error. I can review the records from your trial to determine if your due process rights were violated, if you received a sentence that isn’t authorized by law, or if you suffered from ineffective assistance from your trial counsel. I have the knowledge and insight needed to help you put together an effective and persuasive claim for post-conviction relief that may ultimately lead you to receive a new sentencing hearing or a new trial.
Secure Your Future With Experienced and Dedicated Defense; Schedule a Free Consultation With Me, New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Jill Cohen, to Fight For Your Rights and Seek The Justice You Deserve.
Reasons Why Courts Grant Post-Conviction Relief
Under the court rules of New Jersey, there are five general categories under which courts grant post-conviction relief:
- The defendant suffered a substantial deprivation of his or her state or federal constitutional rights, including a violation of procedural or substantive due process.
- The trial court lacked jurisdiction to impose a judgment of conviction upon the defendant.
- The sentence imposed exceeded or was otherwise not in accordance with the sentences authorized by law.
- Trial counsel was ineffective for failing to file a direct appeal of the judgment of conviction upon the defendant’s timely request.
- Any other ground previously recognized for relief under a petition of habeas corpus or another statutory or common law remedy from conviction.
Post-conviction relief can be obtained to achieve many different goals, including having your charges outright dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction; having your conviction overturned and obtaining a new trial; having your sentence vacated and obtaining a less-severe sentence at resentencing; having old convictions vacated to avoid having those prior convictions enhance your sentencing for a new conviction (for example, having an old DUI conviction vacated on post-conviction relief to avoid the enhanced sentencing imposed for second and subsequent DUI convictions); or having convictions vacated to avoid automatic deportation.
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"Jill Cohen is top-notch! I hired Jill for a serious matter facing 6 charges and years of prison time. She worked extremely hard from the pretrial release to my final court date. She was able to get my pretrial release reduced after some time had passed, which improved my ability to work. She wasted no time hiring a private investigator to get the statements that were missed/exaggerated during the initial investigation by the police. Jill was able to present our case facts to the prosecutor who initially agreed to PTI but later objected. She then appealed to the courts for the PTI program and we won the appeal. I went from facing 6 serious charges with years of prison and having a criminal record to having 5 of the 6 charges dismissed and was able to enter into the PTI program. I have to pay minimal fines, some classes and some community service. Once I complete the program everything disappears and I am able to continue life with a clean record. Jill’s value cannot be beaten. Unlike other attorneys, Jill devotes her time and attention to you. Jill will fight for you as much as the law will allow her."
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If Granted Post-Conviction Relief Does That Mean I Am Free?
Not necessarily. When the court grants post-conviction relief, depending on your claim for relief it may include dismissing your criminal charges and terminating any further prosecution. However, in most post-conviction relief cases, the court will instead vacate your conviction and/or your sentence and order a new trial (assuming double jeopardy protections do not apply) or a new sentencing hearing.
I Offer Free Case Evaluations to Consult With You About The Charges You Are Facing. Call Me at 856-830-6433 or Reach Out Through My Online Form to Schedule Your Consultation Today.
Let’s Discuss Your Eligibility For Post-Conviction Relief
Although you are entitled to challenge any errors in your criminal prosecution by filing an appeal, the time to file an appeal quickly disappears. This is why it is so important to talk with a lawyer as soon as possible about your concerns.
Call my office today at 856-830-6433 or contact me online now to schedule a free, no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.
