Appeals Lawyers | Brentwood Office | Serving Florissant, MO
Appeals Lawyers | St. Louis Office | Serving Florissant, MO
Appeals Lawyers | St. Louis Office | Serving Florissant, MO
Appeals Lawyers | St. Louis Office | Serving Florissant, MO
Appeals Lawyers | St. Peters Office | Serving Florissant, MO
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If you’ve been convicted of a crime you have a right to appeal your conviction in most cases. A Florissant criminal appeals attorney may be able to get your conviction overturned if there is sufficient evidence to merit this outcome.
A criminal appeals lawyer will review your first court case to determine whether an event occurred that would make your conviction unjust. It’s important to note, an appeal is not a new case. Rather, it is a review of the first case.
Criminal appeals attorneys generally look for procedural or legal mistakes that were made in the first case that resulted in your conviction. For example, your attorney may review jury instructions or how evidence was introduced. Mistakes during this period could render a jury verdict void.
No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.
An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic “road map” on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you’ve laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.
Experience. Regardless of the type of legal matter you need help with, an experienced attorney will usually be able to get you better results.
Competence. Determine an attorney’s expertise by asking about their track record for the issue you need help with resolving.
Fit. There are plenty of good attorneys out there; make sure you find one you are comfortable working with.
Plaintiff – a person or party who brings a lawsuit against another person(s) or party/parties in a court of law. Private persons or parties can only file suit in civil court.
Judgment – A decision of the court. Also known as a decree or order. Judgments handed down by the court are usually binding on the parties before the court.