You found yourself in the agonizing position of facing charges for a crime you didn’t commit. However, you still had a glimmer of hope that everything would turn out well in the end. You knew you were innocent, and you had a chance to show this in court....
Criminal Appeals
Appeals target the application of the law, not the facts of a case
Most people think that “facts are facts” and “the law is the law,” and that leads to a lot of surprises when they suddenly find themselves enmeshed in a criminal trial. It can also lead to some confusion when defendants lose their case and have to file an appeal....
What are my options if I lost my case at trial?
Losing a criminal trial can be devastating for a defendant and their loved ones. After a serious charge, the defendant faces the possibility of an immediate arrest and incarceration, even while they are waiting for their sentence. In any event, the defendant receives...
3 ways lawyers may provide grounds for their clients to appeal
Anyone accused of a criminal offense has the right to an attorney, but not all legal representation will have a positive impact on a criminal defendant. Occasionally, lawyers do such a bad job advocating for their clients that their failures become the basis for that...