Sentences with phrase «prove actual innocence»

Instead, according to the Colorado Supreme Court, criminal defendants seeking a return of funds paid in conjunction with a later - vacated conviction must bring a separate civil suit under a Colorado statute — the Exoneration Act — in which, among other burdens, plaintiffs apparently have to prove their actual innocence by clear and convincing evidence in order to recover.

«A petitioner in this circumstance can not simultaneously occupy the status of innocent and be required to prove her actual innocence of a crime the Commonwealth declined to prosecute.»

We use newly discovered evidence, predominantly DNA testing, to prove actual innocence.

should be maintained to allow those who have completed their sentences to access courts in order to prove their actual innocence.

Not exact matches

Through this investigation, our skilled criminal defense attorneys will attempt to uncover information that helps to prove your innocence and / or cast doubt on your actual guilt.

Further, once we have agreed to work on a case, we reserve the right to withdraw for any reason, including an inability to prove a claim of actual innocence