Trial and Appeals
Our judicial system is founded on the Constitutional Right of due Process.
There are countless examples of people who have been unfairly convicted due to a trial counsel who lacked adequate skills and experience to properly protect your rights.
An Appeal involves very strict rules of Appellate Procedure and is governed by a strict statute of limitation and time limits to affect a successful Appeal.
To Appeal a verdict the court record of your trial must establish that your rights have been somehow violated. Violations come in many forms not always recognized by a lay person not specifically trained in the law, such as mistakes regarding the admission of evidence, jury errors, and misinterpretation of reasonable doubt, unfair sentencing, newly discovered evidence and violations of your Constitutional protected rights.
When it comes to filing an appeal, you will require the
expertise of an experienced trial lawyer. The Attorney you choose must
possess in-depth knowledge of the complete appeals process. The
Appeals process is all about protecting your rights.
The Appeals Process
In order to preserve your right to an Appeal it is necessary to file a
Notice of Appeal. An appeal is a request to a higher (Appellate)
Court to review and change the decision of a lower court.
An appeal is not a new jury trial. It is a legal process before the
Court of Appeals. As your Appellate Attorney I will argue on your behalf by submitting written legal briefs to the Court of Appeals. The arguments are based solely on the transcripts of your original trial. If the Court of Appeals grants your appeal, then your case may be sent back to a lower court for a re-trial or a re-sentencing
Evaluating your case
If you are considering filing for relief from a criminal conviction,
you must act in a timely manner. I urge you to call me immediately at 904-399-1966.
