Inmate Seeks Legal Redress

Summary

Eugene Simms, an inmate at Buckingham Correction Center, is seeking legal assistance for a wrongful conviction appeal. He was convicted for malicious wounding and grand larceny of a vehicle and has been serving a life sentence for 15 years. He claims his innocence and has new evidence to support his claim. He has tried filing appeals but they have all been turned down. He has been advised to file a habeas corpus petition and to seek help from pro bono legal services. He has contacted the Legal Aid Justice Center and plans to contact the Virginia State Bars Pro Bono Program.

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I trying to get help because I got a life sentene for
What crime were you convicted for, Eugene?
I has transrcipts of my trial clearly showing it wasnt me I need help filing action for anther trial and someone to talk to about this
What specific evidence in the transcripts do you believe shows your innocence?

General Information:
- You can file for an appeal if you believe there was a legal error in your trial.
- Buckingham Correctional Center, Virginia: (*) *-*.
That it wasnt me my fingerprints was not found at the crime scene plus the police took my clothes home with them for over * hour the victim said it was not me and never seen me before i also had a witness in my told the court that it was not me
What steps have you taken so far in filing for an appeal?

General Information:
- You have the right to appeal if you believe there was a legal error in your trial.
- Contact Buckingham Correctional Center, Virginia: (*) *-* for more information.
Every appeal I file was turned down I been in here for 15 years for something I did not do I been working on I reallynep
Have you considered filing a habeas corpus petition?

General Information:
- Habeas corpus is a legal action against unlawful detention.
- Buckingham Correctional Center, Virginia: (*) *-*.
I just need a lawyer to look into my case or come and talk to me at buckingham correction center I need pro bono lawyer if you can give some names of pro bono lawyers that can help me and I have new evidences proving my innocent
What type of case are you dealing with? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
Dealing with someting i didnt do
What is the nature of the charges against you? This will help me provide you with more specific information.
My charges are malicious wounding, grand larceny of vehicle I got life sentence for something I didnt do the victim said it wasnt me he said he never seen me before my witness told the court that it wasnt me the police went home with my clothes for over * hours he admitted it in court I just want someone help this i need lawyer can you help me with this names of pro bono lawyers please
What state are you located in? This will help me provide you with the most relevant pro bono legal resources.
Virginia
What is the name of the city or county where your case was tried? This will help me find the nearest pro bono legal services to you.
Isle Wight County in Virginia
What is the current status of your appeal process?

For pro bono legal assistance in Virginia, you can contact the Legal Aid Justice Center. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
I was turned down i been fighting this for 15 years
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus? This can challenge the legality of your imprisonment.
Can i do since it been 15 years
Yes, you can file a habeas corpus petition. However, there are time limits. In Virginia, you have one year from the final decision of your direct appeal to file.
Ok so what should i do
You should consult with a lawyer immediately to discuss the possibility of filing a habeas corpus petition. Legal Aid Justice Center in Virginia can help. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Ok thanks
Have you contacted the Legal Aid Justice Center yet? They can provide you with pro bono legal assistance.
Yes they wasnt any help
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried reaching out to the Virginia State Bar's Pro Bono Program? They might be able to assist you.
No i will
That's a good step. The Virginia State Bar's Pro Bono Program can be reached at (*) *-*. They may be able to provide you with further assistance.
Thanks you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Ok I will
What is the current status of your case with the Virginia State Bar's Pro Bono Program?
None
What is the current status of your case with the Virginia State Bar's Pro Bono Program?
I have contact them
What was their response when you contacted the Virginia State Bar's Pro Bono Program?
I havent talked to thm yet
When do you plan to speak with the Virginia State Bar's Pro Bono Program? It's crucial to act promptly in legal matters.
Hopefully tomorrow