After reading the required material and reviewing the Supplemental materials, research the below three most common Post Conviction Motions filed in criminal cases:
Motion to Withdrawl Plea
Motion for Judgement of Acquittal
Motion for a New Trial
Motion for ineffective assistance of counsel
Thoroughly explain what each of the above motions means IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
What standards or legal requirements must be met before a judge will grant these motions?
Locate one case study or real current example where one of the above Post Conviction Motions was filed and granted. Summarize the facts and the impact of the judge’s ruling on the conviction. Did you “agree” with the Judge’s ruling – why or why not?
Now that you have studied the appellate process, do you believe that our United States Appeals process for criminal law is fair? Efficient? Necessary? In need of reform? Justify your position.