Filing a CPL 440 Motion in New York – Your Second Chance at Justice

If you were wrongfully convicted or received an unfair sentence, a CPL 440 motion may give you the chance to overturn your conviction or reduce your sentence.

What Is a CPL 440 Motion?

• CPL 440.10: Vacates (overturns) a conviction based on legal or constitutional violations.
• CPL 440.20: Requests resentencing when the sentence was unlawful or excessive.

Top Reasons to File a CPL 440 Motion

• Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Serious mistakes by your trial lawyer.
• Newly Discovered Evidence – Proof that could change the verdict.
• Constitutional Violations – Illegal search, coerced confession, or other due process violations.

How Long Does It Take?

CPL 440 motions can take months, but the results can be life-changing—vacated convictions, reduced sentences, or even complete dismissals.

Need Post-Conviction Relief?

We have successfully filed CPL 440 motions and fought wrongful convictions across New York State.

Call SMC Law Firm to discuss your post-conviction options today.