You could experience a great deal of discouragement if you are found guilty after being accused of a crime. But if you don’t want it to be, you may rest confident that “game over” hasn’t happened yet. For people to contest convictions, California has a rather complex system of appeals in place. In the California judicial system, errors may occur, thus there are numerous chances to overturn convictions.
Read on to learn more about post-conviction relief options and then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
Your Rights in California
You are permitted to challenge a conviction under California law. Think carefully about whether appealing your conviction is the right course of action for you, and consult with a top Southern California criminal defense attorney to go over the details of your case. At your initial consultation, he will provide you with individualized legal advice and respond to all of your inquiries regarding the appeals procedure.
Several Convictions, Various Deadlines
You and Attorney Chambers must be aware of certain deadlines if you choose to proceed with the appeals procedure. If the conviction was for a misdemeanor, you have 30 days from the date of the judgment or order to file a notice of appeal. You have 60 days to submit a Notice of Appeal if it is a felony.
When you retain Attorney Chambers to defend you throughout the appeals process, he and his team at Chambers Law Firm will make sure you fulfill this deadline.
What Is an Appeal?
You must understand that an appeal is not the same as a new trial. To determine whether the trial court made a legal mistake in how the testimony or exhibits were understood, the appellate court will simply analyze the evidence, including testimony and exhibits, produced at the trial. Unlike the judge or jury in the trial court, the appellate court does decide the case’s facts.
Terms Of Appeal
Only if at least one of the following two conditions holds true will your case be considered for appeal:
- There wasn’t enough evidence in your case to support the judgement or judgment.
- There were legal blunders made before or during the trial that hurt your case.
You may also challenge a number of other situations, such as probation infractions. To discuss your options and find out what you must do to successfully appeal your conviction, set up an appointment with Attorney Chambers right away. You can rely on Attorney Chambers to vigorously contest your conviction from beginning to end and, if feasible, spare you from jail time and hefty fines.
To schedule your free initial appointment right away, call 714-760-4088 or send an email to dchambers@clfca.com.
