Tag Archives: appeals process
When and How to Appeal a Criminal Sentence
If you’ve been convicted of a crime, you have the right to appeal your sentence to a higher court. The appeals court will affirm the decision made by the sentencing judge unless legal or factual errors have been made in the original case. Legal errors You have the best chance of success in an appeal […]
Is a Criminal Conviction the Final Word?
If you’ve been arrested for a crime, you likely know how confusing it can be. From the moment you are stopped until you receive your day in court, you are likely to experience a wide range of emotions. However, nothing is more frightening than the moment a judge or jury convicts you as guilty of […]
