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The 5 Dumbest Criminal Appeals

April 17, 2014

Appeals

Paul Wallin

The 5 Dumbest Criminal Appeals If a person is convicted of a crime and feels he or she is innocent or did not receive a fair trial, the person has every right to appeal the decision. However, this right can be abused in the justice system. Sometimes, a person will plead guilty to serious charges […]

My Motion for a New Trial was Denied. What Do I Do Now?

April 15, 2014

Appeals

Paul Wallin

My Motion for a New Trial was Denied. What Do I Do Now? If your motion for a new trial was denied may seem as if you have run out of options. However, your case is not done yet. If your motion for a new trial is denied, you can appeal the judgment in your […]

What is the Difference Between a Motion for a New Trial and an Appeal?

April 11, 2014

Appeals

Paul Wallin

What is the Difference Between a Motion for a New Trial and an Appeal? A defendant facing criminal charges in California is entitled to a fair trial by a jury of his or her peers with effective legal representation. Sometimes, mistakes are made during criminal proceedings that can lead to wrong decisions being reached. Fortunately, […]

How You Can Get a New Trial if the Wrong Jury Instructions Were Given

March 20, 2014

Appeals

Paul Wallin

How You Can Get a New Trial if the Wrong Jury Instructions Were Given If the judge in your case gave the jury wrong or incomplete instructions, you may be entitled to a new trial. A new trial will be ordered when: The court had a duty to give the jury the correct instructions; There […]

Demanding Your Right to a Speedy Trial: If You Choose to Snooze, You May Lose

January 7, 2014

Appeals

Paul Wallin

Demanding Your Right to a Speedy Trial: If You Choose to Snooze, You May Lose The Sixth Amendment (right to a speedy trial) provides in part: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial….” Yet it sets no time limits to define what exactly a speedy trial […]

5 Things You Should Immediately Do if You Want to Appeal a Felony Conviction in California

December 19, 2013

Appeals

Paul Wallin

5 Things You Should Immediately Do if You Want to Appeal a Felony Conviction in California If you are found guilty after a trial, you have the right to appeal your convictions. There are many reasons for an appeal of a criminal case. However, appealing a felony conviction is a difficult process best left in […]

Your Loved One Could Get a New Trial if the Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence to Your Lawyer

December 2, 2013

Appeals

Paul Wallin

Your Loved One Could Get a New Trial if the Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence to Your Lawyer In 1997, Defendant Randall Amado was charged and convicted of a murder stemming from a gang-related shooting on a bus. Although several witnesses alleged that Armando was near the bus when the shooting took place, only […]

What Can An Orange County Appellate Lawyer Do For Me?

October 24, 2013

Appeals

Paul Wallin

What Can An Orange County Appellate Lawyer Do For Me? If you are seeking a criminal appeal, it is important to note that a reversal of a criminal conviction is extremely difficult to obtain. To be successful on appeal, it is essential that you hire an experienced Orange County appellate lawyer to guide you through the […]

Defendant Sentenced to 25 Years for Carjacking, Robbery and Kidnapping Appeals $10 Fine

October 18, 2013

Appeals

Paul Wallin

Defendant Sentenced to 25 Years for Carjacking, Robbery and Kidnapping Appeals $10 Fine If U.S. lawmakers are really interested in cutting unnecessary expenses, maybe they should begin with reading the case of People v. Valenzuela. After he plead guilty to serious crimes, Jacob Anthony Valenzuela appealed a $10 fine that was included in his sentence. […]

Illegal Immigrant can be Lawyer in California

October 7, 2013

Appeals

Paul Wallin

Illegal Immigrant can be Lawyer in California Many didn’t think it was possible while others didn’t think it should be legal. However, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law this weekend that means an illegal immigrant can be lawyer in the state if they are waiting to be approved for lawful residency in the […]

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