If you feel an error or mistake was made on your criminal case, for instance during trial, the plea agreement, or sentencing, you have an opportunity to obtain justice by filing a criminal appeal

A criminal appeal is a legal argument presented to a higher court, such as the California Court of Appeal, that mistakes or legal errors were made during the criminal process in lower courts that impacted your ability to receive a fair legal outcome. During the criminal appeals process, a panel of judges will review how your case was handled in lower courts and determine if errors were made. The panel of judges can decide to reverse a lower court’s conviction if it is found that mistakes were made during the criminal process.

Under California law, any person convicted of a felony offense can file a notice of appeal within 60 days from the date of conviction. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor offense requires a notice of appeal to be filed with 30 days from the date of conviction.

If you are interested in filing an appeal, you should speak to an experienced criminal appeal lawyer immediately. Your skilled appellate lawyer can determine if you have grounds to file an appeal.

At SKEHAR LAW we have handled numerous criminal appeals in the Appellate Department of the Superior Court, Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court.

Once hired, we file a timely Notice of Appeal and order your trial court records. We scour the court records for any error that was made by the court, prosecution, or even your defense attorney (for ineffective assistance of counsel).

Common Grounds for an Appeal

1. Insufficiency of the Evidence
2. Judicial Error
3. Prosecutorial Misconduct
4. Jury Misconduct
5. Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
6. Improper Jury Instructions

Of course, each case is unique and determining the defenses that you have available requires a thorough case evaluation from an experienced attorney. Schedule your FREE virtual consultation.