AT AKEEL & VALENTINE, PLC, WE BELIEVE JUSTICE IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR

At Akeel & Valentine, PLC, justice is worth fighting for

We Put Right The Suffering Caused By Wrongful Convictions

The justice system has flaws, and those flaws often lead to innocent people serving sentences for crimes they did not commit. These wrongful convictions can happen for complex reasons, but there is a simple truth: You deserve justice. As your wrongful convictions attorneys, we will fight for it.

At Akeel & Valentine, PLC, our civil rights lawyers have built a reputation in Detroit and nationwide for our dedication and strength in a vast array of practices. For wrongful convictions, we promise our clients two things: our undivided attention and our unyielding determination in pursuit of justice.

Wrongfully Convicted Individuals May Be Entitled To Compensation

Under 28 U.S. Code § 2513 and Michigan’s Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act, victims of wrongful convictions can sue the state and federal government for damages. Eligible people may be those who were exonerated, people who spent time on probation and people on sex offender lists because of such instances as:

  • Coerced confessions
  • False eyewitness testimony
  • Forced plea deals
  • Official misconduct

There have been thousands of exonerations nationwide in the last 30 years, and the law entitles these individuals to some compensation. You should know that compensation for wrongful convictions depends on how much time you spend in prison. Furthermore, you cannot collect or pursue compensation for a wrongful conviction while still in prison.

Why You Deserve Compensation

Between your physical injuries and your emotional pain from being separated from the life you lived, you’ve suffered a great deal for no reason. Perhaps your only hope is to be free once more, but the fact is, as sweet as freedom is after a lengthy, unlawful imprisonment, you’ve still suffered damage. You deserve to have that damage addressed. You deserve to hold the authorities accountable for your pain.

We’re Here To Help You

When you’re ready to fight for justice after your release from a wrongful conviction, we’ll be there to fight with you. Call us at 248-918-4542 or send an email using this form to get started.