New Hampshire state law gives convicted prisoners three years to request a new trial. After that, they lose the right. With a narrow exception for DNA forensics, that’s true even if new evidence contradicting their guilt emerges. If someone else confesses to the crime after three years, they can’t request a new trial. If previously […]

(The Center Square) – A report released this year by the Louisiana Supreme Court shows the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office tried more criminal jury cases than all but two prosecutors’ offices in the state, despite having fewer resources than similar or larger jurisdictions.

HELENA, Mont. — The trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth is moving faster than expected in Helena and the jury could begin deliberations as soon as next week.