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Another Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. Client Resentenced; ABC7 and Other News Outlets Closely Follow His Release
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ABC7 publishes an article covering California Criminal Appeals attorney, Matthew Barhoma’s work in a re-sentencing of his client pursuant to Penal Code 1170(d)(1) and AB 2942. The article highlights a recent success for Power Trial Lawyers, P.C., where the Firm successfully reduced a client’s sentence just mere 9 months after retaining the Firm. Our client,…

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Attorney Matthew Barhoma appears on CourtTV for Analysis on Sentencing Laws and Recent Developments
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California Criminal Appeals Lawyer Comments on Recent Criminal Justice Headlines Recently, Attorney Matthew Barhoma, appeared on Court TV to discuss several of the nation’s highest-profile criminal cases.  Ahmaud Arbery Earlier this year, three White men who were previously convicted for the February 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced by a Georgia judge. Shortly after…

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Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. CLIENT, EARL SNODDY, RESENTENCED AFTER 9 MONTHS OF RETAINING THE FIRM. CLIENT CASE FEATURED ON ABC7, KTLA, FOX11 AND MORE
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Power Trial Lawyers, P.C., client, Earl Snoddy, is resentenced by the state court, making him a free man just 9 months after retaining Power Trial Lawyers, P.C., the leading California Appeals and Post-Conviction law firm. Mr. Earl Snoddy spent 27-years behind bars. Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. successfully recalled his sentence pursuant to Penal Code §…

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Certificates of Rehabilitation Are an Underutilized Resource for Many Former California Inmates
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The effects of a felony conviction are severe and remain with you for life. However, by obtaining a certificate of rehabilitation, inmates can regain many of the liberties they’ve been deprived of due to their conviction. While certificates of rehabilitation are not new, by any means, they are underutilized, in large part, because they are…

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SB 775 May Help You Reduce Your Manslaughter and Attempted Murder Convictions, Much Like SB 1437
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Senate Bill 775 passed the senate and the assembly this month, on September 10, 2021. It has been passed off to Governor Newsom for final signature. If signed, this bill will help reduce the sentence of those convicted of attempted murder and manslaughter, if they meet the SB 775 criteria. SB 775 is retroactive, meaning, a…

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The Breakdown of California’s New Sentencing Enhancement Laws
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Below are recent changes introduced by way of a Senate Bill: Senate Bill 180 Effective: January 1, 2018. Notable Changes: Previously, if you were convicted of a drug trafficking offense, the judge could impose consecutive three-year enhancements for each prior drug trafficking offense. Under SB 180, only those prior offenses for using a minor to…

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Matthew Barhoma with Power Trial Lawyers, P.C. Weighs in on a Motion for New Trial, Appellate Chances, and Various Post-Conviction Remedies
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Mollie Tibbets’ alleged killer has been convicted of her murder by a jury. While the jury found him guilty, he took the stand in his own case, attesting there were others involved and he was under duress. At first, the testimony seemed strange. And ultimately, the jury did not buy it, when they convicted him…

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Renowned California Appellate Attorney Explains Franklin Petitions and Importance of Mitigating Factors of Youthfulness
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If you were under the age of 26 at the date of the offense giving rise to a criminal conviction, you may be eligible for a Franklin Hearing that would allow you to introduce mitigating factors of youthfulness, which can in turn lead to lighter sentencing and increased Parole Board hearings. In this article, California…

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State and Federal Writs for Habeas Corpus, Generally Explained by Leading Criminal Appeals Lawyer
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The writ of habeas corpus, or the “Great Writ” as it is also known, is a powerful tool. The writ of habeas corpus calls for the review of an individual’s incarceration, requiring the government to justify why it is holding someone in custody. When properly used, a writ of habeas corpus can compel the release…

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