Non-Capital Litigation
The Non-Capital Litigation program supports the development of OSPD attorneys working to meet the qualifications to be lead counsel in a capital appeal. Attorneys in this program handle non-capital, felony postconviction matters to gain the level of training, skill, and experience needed to represent clients in capital appeals. In addition to developing the attorney’s appellate practice skills, we ensure the client receives excellent representation.
The program has advanced the law in a wide range of areas, raised novel arguments addressing every stage of criminal trial procedure, achieved success regularly, and worked with clients to ensure their voices are heard throughout the process.
Listed below are the results of some of the program’s work over the last several years and the issues we have raised.