Orange County Criminal Appeals Attorney
Criminal Appeals Lawyer in Orange County
The California State and Federal legal system is full of errors and mistakes. Sadly, some of the errors may be in wrongly convicting an individual who is innocent of a crime. This can occur due to a poor defense, or a failure in judgment by a judge in sentencing. As the legal system is run by human beings, of course errors do occur. When they happen and you end up in prison, this is a serious situation. If you have been wrongly convicted of a crime, it is crucial that you contact an Orange County criminal appeals attorney to review your case.
The appeals process is complex and many law firms will not take on appeals, due simply to the research required to be successful. At the Law Office of Al Amer, the legal team is prepared to review and evaluate your case in a free initial consultation. It is necessary to evaluate the unique circumstances of your case and to then advise you of your legal options in moving forward with an appeal.
Filing an Appeal in Orange County
When filing an appeal of a judgment, there are various matters which could cause your case to be considered. Some of the types of situations that may warrant an appeal include:
- Juror misconduct
- Incorrect instructions given to the jury
- A sentencing error
- Constitutional violations
- Allowing evidence that should have been disallowed
- An unjustified guilty verdict
- Misconduct on the part of the prosecutor or prosecution team
- Excluding vital evidence for the defense
- Defense attorney misconduct or errors
If you feel that you have had your rights violated, and that your conviction was wrong, you have the right to request an appeal. When the legal at the Law Office of Al Amer takes on a case, the details and circumstances of your conviction will be reviewed carefully and thoroughly. Any procedural errors, legal errors or violations of your rights will be sought. The drafting of an appeal for a new trial requires skill and hard work. An appeal could result in a new trial or a reduced sentence, depending on the circumstances involved.
Contact an Orange County Criminal Appeals Attorney from the Law Office of Al Amer when you have been wrongly convicted or sentenced.
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