Spolin & Dukes Attorneys Achieve Remarkable Victory in Court of Appeal

Attorney Caitlin Dukes, along with her colleagues at Spolin & Dukes P.C., secured a monumental victory in the Court of Appeal on January 17, 2024, impacting the life of a client previously convicted of murder. The appellate court granted the client an evidentiary hearing that may lead to the removal of his murder conviction, overturning a prior decision by a lower court.

The appeal's success was argued under the claim that the trial court had mishandled the case by relying on inadmissible material and denying an essential rights to the client. This decision mandates the lower court to conduct a comprehensive evidentiary hearing, allowing the presentation of witnesses and documentary evidence that could potentially change the client's sentencing drastically.

A significant aspect of this case is the concurrence of Associate Justice Kenneth Yegan, who, despite his conservative stance, agreed with the decision based on legal precedent. This undermines the rarity and difficulty of achieving victories in criminal appeal cases, marking a significant achievement for Spolin & Dukes P.C. and highlighting their effectiveness in legal advocacy and dedication to their clients.