The past few months have held numerous and unexpected delays to my path of finally reaching the point in appeals that I could get to the type of Habeas Corpus filing that will mark the last stage at State levels of appeals in this case. Mostly health related, with multiple surgeries and hospital stays and care. The seemingly endless backlog from COVID within the appellate courts. Even now, it is a struggle to seize this break in the health issues and get this thing filed. I am very tired. I think that there is also a lack of understanding for most people, on exactly how the criminal justice system actually works for a defendant. Especially when it comes to appeals. So, I am going to take a moment and try to briefly summarize exactly what some of the steps are: A criminal defendant has very few legal rights when it comes to defense. They truly are literally at the sole mercy of their attorney. Now, there are many excellent criminal defense attorneys out ther...
There are three things that shine before the world and that cannot be long hidden. They are the Sun, The Moon and The Truth. ("The essence of Buddhism" Pokala Lakshmi Narasu)