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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
What Are Grounds for Appeal in a Criminal Case?
The
Cochran Firm's defense
attorneys are committed to fighting every needed battle when your
freedom is at stake. In some cases, that means appealing an
unfavorable trial result and asking an appeals court to re-visit a
conviction.
You can visit our criminal process page for more information about the legal system, but it's important to understand what an appeal is not. It isn't:
Instead, a criminal case appeal relies on specific procedural grounds. You must argue that some element of the original trial was improperly conducted on either Constitutional or statutory grounds. Common disputes cited in an appeal include:
The Cochran Firm's defense attorneys will be vigilant in protecting your rights. If we believe anything improper has happened at trial and that the impropriety affected the result, we will vigorously pursue an appeal on your behalf.
If you need an experienced defense attorney, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
You can visit our criminal process page for more information about the legal system, but it's important to understand what an appeal is not. It isn't:
- A
second trial
- A
forum to introduce new evidence
Instead, a criminal case appeal relies on specific procedural grounds. You must argue that some element of the original trial was improperly conducted on either Constitutional or statutory grounds. Common disputes cited in an appeal include:
- Improper
jury instructions
- Evidence
admitted in violation of the law
- Jury
tampering
The Cochran Firm's defense attorneys will be vigilant in protecting your rights. If we believe anything improper has happened at trial and that the impropriety affected the result, we will vigorously pursue an appeal on your behalf.
If you need an experienced defense attorney, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 10:49 AM
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Will I Get Face-to-Face Help at a National Law Firm?
The
Cochran Firm is a nationwide network of law firms dedicated to
helping the innocent victims of negligence and misconduct. This size
allows our personal
injury lawyers to put ample resources to work on your behalf.
However, we understand that you might be a little wary of large, nationwide firms. Everyone wants individualized, face-to-face attention. And fortunately, that's exactly what you'll receive at The Cochran Firm.
As mentioned above, The Cochran Firm is a network of firms across the country. It is a not operated out of a centralized office in one specific location. Instead, we have offices located in more than a dozen states. You can find our office locations here.
All of our attorneys are based in the states where they practice and they are credentialed in those states. They understand the relevant state and local laws, and they have experience with the local court systems.
When you become a client of The Cochran Firm, you join a firm that is committed to clear, open client communication. We will treat your case with the seriousness it deserves and give you the attention you need.
Your case is not just a file number for us. We will learn your story, and we will be committed to telling it in a skillful and effective manner.
If you need experienced personal injury lawyers you can trust, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
However, we understand that you might be a little wary of large, nationwide firms. Everyone wants individualized, face-to-face attention. And fortunately, that's exactly what you'll receive at The Cochran Firm.
As mentioned above, The Cochran Firm is a network of firms across the country. It is a not operated out of a centralized office in one specific location. Instead, we have offices located in more than a dozen states. You can find our office locations here.
All of our attorneys are based in the states where they practice and they are credentialed in those states. They understand the relevant state and local laws, and they have experience with the local court systems.
When you become a client of The Cochran Firm, you join a firm that is committed to clear, open client communication. We will treat your case with the seriousness it deserves and give you the attention you need.
Your case is not just a file number for us. We will learn your story, and we will be committed to telling it in a skillful and effective manner.
If you need experienced personal injury lawyers you can trust, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 10:45 AM
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Is An Auto Accident Always Someone's Fault?
The
very word “accident” tends to imply that a car wreck was
completely unavoidable. We hear the word and we think that no one was
at fault. After all, it was just an accident. At The Cochran Firm,
our auto
injury lawyers believe in a more thorough investigation into the
cause of an accident.
The root cause of most accidents is negligence: someone simply failed to live up to their legal obligations. That someone is usually a driver, but it can also include:
If you've been hurt in an accident and you're not sure if you have a case, contact us for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case and investigate your accident in order to determine if you have a claim.
In some circumstances, accidents really were unavoidable and there's no viable legal claim. If that's the case, we will always be honest with you and make clear the rationale behind our thought process.
But more often, we are able to discover the negligence that ultimately led to your accident.
This isn't being greedy or litigious. Instead, it's about helping innocent victims pursue the compensation they deserve.
If you've been hurt and need an experienced auto accident lawyer, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
The root cause of most accidents is negligence: someone simply failed to live up to their legal obligations. That someone is usually a driver, but it can also include:
- Trucking
companies
- Vehicle
manufacturers
- Parts
manufacturers
- Cargo
companies
If you've been hurt in an accident and you're not sure if you have a case, contact us for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case and investigate your accident in order to determine if you have a claim.
In some circumstances, accidents really were unavoidable and there's no viable legal claim. If that's the case, we will always be honest with you and make clear the rationale behind our thought process.
But more often, we are able to discover the negligence that ultimately led to your accident.
This isn't being greedy or litigious. Instead, it's about helping innocent victims pursue the compensation they deserve.
If you've been hurt and need an experienced auto accident lawyer, please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 10:40 AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Can You Help With My Unusual Accident?
At
The Cochran Firm, we understand that real life doesn't always fall
into the neat categories of personal
injury law we often discuss. While many people are hurt in car
and truck accidents, for example, countless others suffer injuries in
accidents that aren't listed on this website.
We want to assure you that this does not mean we are unable to help you. Even if your accident type isn't listed here, you should still have confidence in our accident lawyers.
Certainly you should still contact us to arrange a free consultation. This conversation costs you nothing and is a no-lose situation for you. It's your opportunity to have your case evaluated by accident lawyers with decades of experience in the law.
There is a chance that we won't be the right firm to handle your case. But the only way to know for sure is to speak to us. And if we aren't right for you, we'll advise you on where you might want to go.
We are committed to helping the victims of injustice and negligence pursue compensation for their injuries, regardless of the specific nature of the accident that hurt you. Come prepared to discuss the details of your accident and we'll put our experience to work for you.
If you've been hurt in any kind of accident, you should speak to our accident lawyers about your case. Please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
We want to assure you that this does not mean we are unable to help you. Even if your accident type isn't listed here, you should still have confidence in our accident lawyers.
Certainly you should still contact us to arrange a free consultation. This conversation costs you nothing and is a no-lose situation for you. It's your opportunity to have your case evaluated by accident lawyers with decades of experience in the law.
There is a chance that we won't be the right firm to handle your case. But the only way to know for sure is to speak to us. And if we aren't right for you, we'll advise you on where you might want to go.
We are committed to helping the victims of injustice and negligence pursue compensation for their injuries, regardless of the specific nature of the accident that hurt you. Come prepared to discuss the details of your accident and we'll put our experience to work for you.
If you've been hurt in any kind of accident, you should speak to our accident lawyers about your case. Please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 10:38 AM