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Should I Hire an Appellate Lawyer?

March 21, 2013

Paul Wallin

If you or a loved one is seeking an appeal of a criminal conviction, it is essential to your case that you contact an experienced criminal appeals lawyer. A reversal of a criminal conviction is extremely difficult to obtain. The appeals process is governed by rigid formalities that must be followed if you are going […]

Why Should I Hire A Los Angeles Appellate Lawyer

February 26, 2013

Paul Wallin

In California, criminal appeals are complicated. If you are going to be successful on appeal, you will need a criminal defense lawyer who will vigorously defend you in court. To win your appeal, you must first file a notice of appeal within 60 days of your sentencing if you have been convicted of a felony. […]

What is an Appeal under California Penal Code Section 1237?

November 15, 2012

Paul Wallin

An appeal, penal code 1237, is when a defendant after conviction seeks his case to be reviewed by an appeals court or higher court. Many criminal cases can result in bad rulings, unethical district attorneys, incompetent defense attorneys, or juries return improper verdicts resulting in convictions. The appeals court does not retry the case or […]

I was convicted of a misdemeanor DUI in California. How long do I have to appeal?

April 9, 2012

Paul Wallin

The California Rules of Court (CRC) set the deadlines for appealing criminal convictions in California. Under rule 8.853(b), in a misdemeanor case, you must file your notice of appeal within 30 days after the trial court makes its final judgment in your case. This is usually the date that you are sentenced. The deadline for […]

I was just convicted of a crime in Orange County; how much time do I have to appeal my case?

February 24, 2012

Paul Wallin

Generally, you will be allowed to appeal any trial court decision by taking it to a higher court for review. In making an appeal, you are asserting that you were wrongfully convicted because of an error or mistake made by the court. Common errors and mistakes include, but are not limited to, juror misconduct, prosecutorial […]

I was just convicted of a misdemeanor after a jury trial and want to appeal the conviction. What are my chances of winning an appeal?

February 6, 2012

Paul Wallin

Many people who feel they’ve been unfairly convicted after a jury trial want to pursue an appeal to get the conviction overturned. The first thing you need to know is that a notice of appeal must be filed with the court within 30 days of your misdemeanor conviction. More importantly, an appeals court will only […]

How long do you have to appeal after you are sentenced for a crime?

November 17, 2011

Paul Wallin

If you were convicted of a felony you have 60 days from the date of your sentencing to retain a lawyer to file a notice of appeal. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor you have 30 days from the date you were sentenced to file a notice of appeal. IF you fail to file […]

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