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What Is a Discretionary Appeal?

What Is a Discretionary Appeal?

  • On September 2, 2017
  • Alabama Criminal Appeals, Appeals
Discretionary appeals refer to a type of appeal in which an appellate court has the power to determine whether an appeal will be reviewed by the court. These appeals offer appellate courts, which have very busy schedules, an option to decide which issues are heard. As a result of discretionary appeals, appellate courts are able […]
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Should I Appeal My Conviction Sentence?

Should I Appeal My Conviction Sentence?

  • On July 7, 2017
  • appeals process, Federal Criminal Defense, Sentence Reduction
Although you might feel that a sentence in a criminal case is an immovable challenge, there are still some options left for individuals, including an appeal. Some decisions, however, can be appealed if a conviction is unfair or a trial was improperly conducted. If there was any improper or unlawful element in your trial, it […]
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Release from Imprisonment Pending an Appeal

Release from Imprisonment Pending an Appeal

  • On January 23, 2017
  • Alabama Criminal Appeals, Appeals, Bail, imprisonment
After a defendant is convicted and sentenced, the worry becomes time spent in imprisonment.  What happens when a defendant has a case for an appeal? In some instances, defendants can be released from imprisonment on bail even after they have been convicted and sentenced, while they appeal their convictions. Rules of Detainment The federal rules […]
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New Rules for Appealing Cases in Georgia

  • On October 1, 2016
  • Georgia State Criminal Defense, state appeals, superior court, supreme court
Those of us who are not attorneys don’t often consider the logistics that go on behind the scenes when we file a lawsuit, bring a case to trial, or appeal a decision in state court. However, some of these logistical issues can have a huge impact on the outcome of a case. Recently, following decades […]
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Discretionary Appeals Versus Appeals as of Right

  • On August 30, 2016
  • appeals process, federal criminal law
  If you have been indicted for a federal crime, taken to trial in federal court, and were found guilty and sentenced, then you have the right to appeal the ruling to the Circuit Court. This is because following a trial in the federal court system, any appeal that you make to the federal appellate […]
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Differences Between Trials and Appeals: The Record

  • On August 9, 2016
  • appeals court, Georgia State Criminal Defense, trial procedure
People tend to be familiar with how a court trial works. Anyone who watches TV has seen shows like Law and Order, so they are vaguely familiar with how things work in court. However, these shows tend to focus on criminal trials, instead of federal appeals. This is because the trial process simply makes for better […]
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When Errors Occur in Court

  • On August 1, 2016
  • court procedure, criminal defense attorney, judges errors
One of the most important preliminary aspects of a trial is what evidence gets admitted to the proceeding and what evidence gets kept out. Trial judges are the ones who get to make these decisions, but no matter how smart or experienced he or she is, a trial judge is still just a human being. […]
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The Importance of the Written Brief In an Appeal

  • On January 30, 2016
If you need to appeal a recent criminal conviction to a higher court, the written brief submitted by your attorney is by far the most important part of your appeal. A well-written, well-argued brief is often the only opportunity you have to convince the appeals court judges that you were indeed convicted wrongfully, that you […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Appeal Your Conviction or Sentence

  • On January 24, 2016
If you’ve been unfairly convicted of a crime or received a harsh sentence, that verdict or sentence is not necessarily the final word on the matter. The court system provides you with a number of options for appealing your conviction or your resulting sentence, from direct appeals to a higher court to a number of […]
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What Jurisdiction Do Federal Courts of Appeal Have?

  • On November 5, 2015
Before you begin the appeals process for a recent conviction on one or more federal offenses, it’s important to understand what jurisdiction the Federal Court of Appeal will have over your case. This will give you a better understanding of what to expect when you file your appeal. Your attorney can advise you more thoroughly […]
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