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Do I Need a Federal Appeals Attorney if I Want to Appeal My Federal Conviction?
Our legal system rests on the assumption that the law applies to every citizen. If you are convicted of a crime, you have the right to appeal the conviction if you believe the law was incorrectly or unjustly applied. If you are considering appealing a federal conviction, it is helpful to consult a federal appeals…
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The Top 3 Things You Should Know About the Criminal Appeals Process
Everyone knows from watching TV that appeals are an important part of the justice system. That much is true; appeals are one of the fundamental aspects built into our system to reduce false convictions. However, appeals aren’t quite as they appear on TV. Here are the top three things you should know — but probably…
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Different Types of Appeals in the US Courts of Appeals
Did you know that each term more than 10,000 appeals are filed with the Courts of Appeal? Anyone who has recently gone through a trial is eligible to appeal their case if they believe that an error occurred throughout the process of their court hearing. The appellant, or person seeking an appeal on their trial,…