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Want To Win A Criminal Appeal? Here Are The Steps!

When you are convicted in a crime, it can dramatically change your life. Your ability to obtain employment will be affected and will add pressure to your life. If you are convicted, you will likely be facing jail time and other serious consequences. However, you can appeal your conviction. If the conviction is reversed, any sentence that was imposed by the court will be reversed as well. Some steps that you should take to maximize the chances of winning the criminal appeal. http://bit.ly/2qVWNsT

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Want To Win A Criminal Appeal? Here Are The Steps!

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  1. When you are convicted in a crime, it can dramatically change your life. Your ability to obtain employment will be affected and will add pressure to your life. If you are convicted, you will likely be facing jail time and other serious consequences. However, you can appeal your conviction. If the conviction is reversed, any sentence that was imposed by the court will be reversed as well. Some steps that you should take to maximize the chances of winning the criminal appeal . 1-Find an Appeals Attorney It is challenging to find the right criminal appeals attorney. You need to conduct research and find out which criminal appeals lawyer has the experience to help you successfully pursue the appeal. You must also make sure that the attorney has specific experience with the criminal appeals. The appeals process is unique, and the attorney should have represented many clients in the matters of the criminal appeals. You should also read the testimonials from the clients who have hired a lawyer in the past. Visit the websites that rate the lawyers. When you are reviewing details of Atlanta criminal appeals attorneys, ensure that they have substantial experience in the criminal appeals matters.

  2. 2-File the Notice of Appeal Once you have decided on an attorney, it is now the time to begin the process of appeal. It means that you need to file a notice of appeal. It has to be filed with the trial court and not the appellate court. You need to file the corresponding notice of appeal from your court. 3-Reviewing the Record on Appeal Once the attorney has filed the notice of appeal, the clerk of the trial court will prepare the Record on Appeal. It has the clerk’s transcript and the reporter transcript. Once your lawyer gets these transcripts, he will begin the lengthy process of reviewing the documents. It is the job of the attorney to discover any legal errors that were made during the trial. 4-Towards Decision The attorney will then prepare and file the opening brief in your case. The court will then inform your lawyer that they are ready to hear the oral arguments. The court listens to the argument, and then justice will be delivered. Finally, Many experienced Atlanta criminal appeals attorneys can appeal and get the justice done for you. However, when you are choosing an appellate lawyer go with the relevant experience.

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