After a conviction and
sentencing, a criminal defendant has the right to file an appeal, especially when
the verdict and sentence are the results of a trial. Defendants who plead
guilty should first seek permission to appeal the conviction. Here’s what you
can expect from an appeals process.
Requirements
of Filing an Appeal
When you file for an appeal,
bear in mind that it isn’t meant to be a retrial but a re-examination of the
trial’s proceedings to ensure that procedures were conducted in an impartial
manner. As the party filing the appeal, you will be required to submit copies
of the trial court transcripts to the appellate court, as well as written
briefs and all the evidence used in the trial. Oral arguments may be asked for,
but you can expect these to be shorter than what was experienced during the
trial.
Hope
for the Innocent
Appeals are critical
to giving wrongly convicted people a second chance. If you believe that a legal
error occurred during your case and you want to fight for your innocence, the
appeals process offers hope for you. Your trial lawyer can help in the appeal,
but it might be better to consult another criminal lawyer
to have your case reviewed for issues that will help your appeal.
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