Understanding Wrongful Convictions Act

Summary

The user was convicted for possession of a firearm by a felon and served 108 months in federal prison. The state court dismissed the case due to lack of consent to search. The user is now seeking information on the Wrongful Convictions Act and whether they can file a claim for compensation under this act in North Carolina. The user had legal representation during the trial and appealed the federal courts decision, which was denied. The state court dismissed the charge due to lack of consent to search.

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What are the laws under the wrongful convictions act
The Wrongful Convictions Act generally provides:
- Compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals
- Right to appeal
- DNA testing for closed cases
Is there anything else I can assist you with, **** ****?
I was in Federal prison for 108 months and was released without s pardon but State Court dismissed my case will I receive compensation under the wrongful convictions act
Did you file a claim for compensation under the Wrongful Convictions Act after your case was dismissed?
Not yet
You should consider filing a claim for compensation under the Wrongful Convictions Act. Would you like assistance with this process?
Yes
In which state was your case dismissed? This will help me provide you with the specific rules and procedures for filing a claim under the Wrongful Convictions Act in your state.
North Carolina
What was the nature of your conviction that was dismissed? This will help me provide you with more specific information about the Wrongful Convictions Act in North Carolina.
Possession of a Firearm By a Felon
What was the reason given for the dismissal of your case? This will help me understand if your case falls under the Wrongful Convictions Act.
State Court says no consent to search
What evidence was used against you that was obtained without consent to search?
A gun
What was the context in which the gun was found without consent to search?
What you mean
Can you please provide more details about the circumstances under which the gun was found?
The Police Officer searched me without my consent and got the gun
Did the police officer provide any reason for the search?
No
What was the reason given by the court for dismissing your case?
The reason was the Police Officer had no consent to search me
Did you have any legal representation during your trial?
Yes
Who was your legal representative during the trial?
A Federal public defender
Did your federal public defender provide any advice or guidance on filing a claim under the Wrongful Convictions Act?
No
What is the name of your Federal public defender?
John sherrill Carlyle
What was the outcome of your case after the dismissal?
Federal Court arrested me in a Dismiss case
What were the charges for which the Federal Court arrested you after the dismissal of your case?
Count * Possession of a Firearm By a Felon
What was the final verdict of the Federal Court on the charge of "Count * Possession of a Firearm By a Felon"?
Guilty
What was the basis for your conviction in the Federal Court?
What you mean
What evidence or reasons did the Federal Court provide to find you guilty of "Count * Possession of a Firearm By a Felon"?
Police Officer word
What was the reason given by the Federal Court for accepting the police officer's word as evidence?
I don't know
Did you appeal the federal court's decision?
Yes
What was the outcome of your appeal in the federal court?
Denied
What was the reason given by the federal court for denying your appeal?
I don't know
Did you receive any written communication from the federal court explaining the denial of your appeal?
State Court dismissed count * Possession of a Firearm By a Felon
What was the reason given by the State Court for dismissing the count * Possession of a Firearm By a Felon?
No consent to search
Did you have any witnesses or evidence to support your claim that the police officer searched you without consent?
Yes State Court dismissing the case
What was the evidence or witness testimony that supported your claim of an unlawful search?