If you have been convicted of a crime in DeKalb County, GA, you have precisely 30 days to file an appeal (or to file a Motion for a New Trial, which will extend the time for filing an appeal). Starting a Georgia Post-Conviction Appeal The process for starting the Georgia criminal post-conviction appeal process involves… Read More
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Differences Between Trials and Appeals: The Record
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… Read More