Chicago Appeals Attorneys

Have Your Criminal Sentence Reduced or Vacated

If you have been convicted of a crime, you may be able to reduce your sentence or have your conviction vacated. Appeals are a way of challenging the conviction and sentence in order to get a more favorable outcome.

An appeals attorney can help you with your case by:

• Arguing that the trial was conducted improperly
• Arguing that the judge made a mistake in the ruling
• Arguing that the district attorney made a mistake in the case
• Arguing that new evidence was found after the trial

If you have been convicted of a crime and believe that you have grounds to appeal your conviction, contact our Chicago appeals attorneys today to discuss your case. Our Chicago criminal appeal lawyers are ready to help you with your appeal.

What Is an Appeal?

An appeal is a way to challenge a conviction or sentence in a criminal case. An appeal is not a new trial; it is a review of the trial by a higher court to determine if errors were made in the case.

An appeal can be based on:

• Improper procedures
• Improper rulings by the judge
• New evidence that was not available at the time of the trial
• Newly discovered evidence

If an appeal is successful, the conviction may be vacated and the defendant may be granted a new trial. If the appeal is not successful, the original ruling will stand.

How to Appeal a Criminal Conviction in California

If you have been convicted of a crime and believe that you have grounds to appeal your conviction, you will need to file a written notice of appeal within 30 days of the judgment. This notice must be filed with the court that presided over your case.

The notice of appeal must include the date of the judgment, the name of the defendant, and the name of the prosecuting agency. It must also include a statement of the grounds for the appeal and a brief description of the evidence that will be presented at the new trial.

After the notice of appeal has been filed, the court will set the date for the filing of the appellant's brief. The appellant's brief must include the appellant's statement of the appeal, the grounds for the appeal, and the legal principles that are relevant to the appeal. The appellant's brief must also include a copy of the judgment, the transcript of the trial, and any exhibits that were introduced during the trial.

After the appellant's brief has been filed, the respondent's brief must be filed within 30 days of the date that the appellant's brief is filed. The respondent's brief must include the respondent's statement of the facts and the respondent's arguments in opposition to the appeal.

After the respondent's brief has been filed, the appellant's reply brief must be filed within 15 days of the date that the respondent's brief is filed. The appellant's reply brief must include the appellant's response to the respondent's arguments in the respondent's brief.

The appellant's appeal will be considered by the California Court of Appeal. This court will review the transcript of the trial and any exhibits that were introduced during the trial. The court will also consider the briefs that were filed by the appellant and respondent. If the court determines that the appellant has grounds for appeal, the appellant will be granted a new trial.

Contact Our Chicago Appeals Attorneys Today

If you have been convicted of a crime and believe that you have grounds to appeal your conviction, contact our Chicago appeals attorneys today to discuss your case. Our Chicago criminal appeal lawyers are ready to help you with your appeal.

Call (661) 451-5652 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Chicago appeals attorneys.