What recourse does a convicted murder have after being convivted and sentences by the Supreme Court in the Bahamas?

Answer 1

The US Supreme Court doesn't convict or sentence defendants.

Explanation

The US Supreme Court only reviews criminal cases as an appellate (appeals) court, and does not convict or sentence defendants. ONLY the judge or jury in a trial court can convict and sentence a defendant. The appellate courts generally affirm (uphold) the trial court's decision or reverse (overturn) it.

If the US Supreme Court affirms a conviction and sentence, the defendant's only possible recourse is to request a rehearingin the Supreme Court, and/or to petition the Governor (in a state case) or US President (in a federal case) to pardonthe convict or to have his or her sentence commuted.

Answer 2

Not much. You need new evidence or someone else to confess . Try the Innocence Project. They have done some amazing things.

Another View: The US Supreme Court does not conduct trials nor does it "convict" anyone. They review cases from the lower courts and either affirm or remand the decisions of the lower court. If The Supremes have affirmed a decision you are pretty much at the end of the line unless you can secure a Presidential Pardon.

Answer 3

Direct appeal of the conviction and collateral relief, e.g., habeas corpus, commutation, pardon.

Answer 4

Appeal to the Court of Appeal. This can be done in 3 ways: 1. Lawyer can file intent. 2. Prisoner can write to Court 3. Prisoner can fill out form in prison to be sent to the Court of Appeal.