Costa Mesa, CA asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for California

Q: what type of lawyer do I get to handle a pc 4900 to pc 4904 to overturn my conviction that I have already done.

I have ALOT OF EVIDENCE to prove my innocence and much more ..

3 Lawyer Answers

A: A criminal defense attorney or personal injury attorney should be able to help you.

A: California Penal Code sections 4900 through 4906 require that the Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) process claims of persons who claim to be erroneously convicted of felonies. ... In 2000, the law was amended to allow compensation of $100 for each day served in prison after the conviction with no maximum amount.

Erroneous Conviction Claims (PC 4900)

YOU WANT A CRIMINAL DEFENSE OR PI ATTORNEY WITH EXPERIENCE ON CASE LIKE THIS

A: You need to look for a post-conviction criminal defense attorney, or a criminal appellate attorney who has experience with habeas petitions.

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