If you are arrested and charged with a crime, your case may be dismissed before going to full trial. If you do go to trial, you may be acquitted on a number of grounds. But, what happens if you are convicted? Depending on the crime in question, a conviction could...
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Criminal Appeals
Costly mistakes to avoid when appealing a criminal conviction
Most criminal charges are settled through plea deals. If this is not an option, however, your case will go to trial where you may be acquitted or convicted of the crime. But what happens if you are not satisfied with your conviction? Well, you may exercise your right...
Is ineffective representation grounds for an appeal?
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....
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...