If you’ve been charged with a crime and then convicted, you may feel really discouraged. But rest assured that it’s definitely not “game over” yet—if you don’t want it to be. California has a rather elaborate appeals system set up for people to protest convictions. Mistakes do happen in the California court system, so there are many opportunities to overturn convictions.
Your rights as a Californian
According to California law, you have the right to appeal a conviction. Consider whether appealing your conviction is the best move for you, and speak with Southern California’s top criminal defense lawyer to discuss your specific situation. He’ll offer you tailored legal advice during your first visit, and answer all your questions about what you could expect from the appeals process.
Different convictions, different deadlines
If you and Attorney Chambers decide to move forward with the appeals process, certain deadlines need to be kept in mind. If the conviction is a misdemeanor, you must file a Notice of Appeal within 30 days of the date of judgment or order. If it’s a felony, you have 60 days to file a Notice of Appeal.
Attorney Chambers and his staff at the Chambers Law Firm will make sure you meet this deadline when you hire him to represent you throughout the appeal process.
What is an appeal?
It’s important for you to be aware that an appeal isn’t the same as a new trial. The appellate court will simply review the evidence, including testimony and exhibits, presented at the trial to see if the court made a legal error in how the testimony or exhibits were understood. The appellate does NOT decide the facts of the case like the judge or jury in the trial court does.
Conditions of appeal
Your case is only eligible for appeal if at least 1 of the following 2 conditions apply:
- You believe that there wasn’t enough evidence in your trial to justify the verdict or judgment
- You believe there were legal mistakes made during or before the trial that negatively impacted your case
You can also appeal various other scenarios, including probation violations. Schedule a consultation with Attorney Chambers today to discuss your various options and learn what you’ll need to do to successfully appeal your conviction. From start to finish, you can count on Attorney Chambers to tenaciously appeal your conviction and save you from prison time and heavy fines whenever possible.
Call 714-760-4088, email dchambers@clfca.com, or use the chat box below to schedule your free initial consultation with Attorney Chambers today.
