New Mexico 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 Incarceration Due to Police Planted Evidence
The American legal system is one of the most revered in the world for the justice that it typically brings to victims and for the fair trials that it is designed to bring to accused defendants. However, the American system of justice only works if every player does its part. That means that the police, lawyers and judge must all comply with the requirements of their oaths and perform … more
The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal. That is, to minimize the potential penalty. Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties. However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide. Therefore, many defendants choose to … more

Defendant's Waiver of Appeal
This form should be used by the defendant to document with the court that the defendant has been advised of his/her right to an appeal, and all … more
Notice of Appeal
This form should be used by the defendant to notify the court that he/she will be appealing the judgment that has been made. It is also requested … more