New Jersey Appeal Lawyers

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What Is An Appeal?
A defendant who is found guilty of some or all charges is entitled to an appeal to at least one level of appellate court. There are several levels of courts to appeal to; an example would be … more

Wrongful Convictions Resulting from False Confessions
In a substantial number of cases involving wrongful criminal convictions, innocent defendants voluntarily plead guilty, or otherwise confess to the crime with which they are charged. While it seems counterintuitive to the normal person to admit guilt to crime that he or she didn’t commit, innocent defendants sometimes erroneously admit guilt for a number of reasons, including fear … more
Overturning Wrongful Convictions Through DNA Testing
While DNA testing is a routine procedure used by prosecutors in criminal cases today, it is still a relatively new technology in the criminal justice system. As a result, a large number of defendants who were convicted of crimes prior to the inception of DNA testing are now seeking DNA testing in order to prove their innocence. While there is no question that DNA testing could … more

How to Appeal a Decision of a Municipal Court
This form should be used by the defendant that has been found guilty by a municipal court and would like to appeal the decision. This form includes … more
Criminal Case Information Statement Form
This form should be used by the defendant to appeal the judgment of a criminal and juvenile cases. This form requires information about the case … more
Notice of Appeal
This form should be used by the defendant to file an appeal with the court. This form should document which part of the judgment, agency decision … more