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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.
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