In general, you have an automatic right to appeal any criminal conviction that you receive from a Louisiana judge or jury. As explained by Columbia University, when you appeal, you ask a higher court, usually the Court of Appeals for the jurisdiction in which you...
Criminal Appeals
Criminal Appeals
Mistakes in police procedure may aid in your defense
If a roadside stop ends with your arrest, it does not mean you are bound for prison. You have the right to mount a defense, which may include questioning police procedures. The police must follow the law when investigating any crime, including a DWI stop. However, the...
What happens during the appeals process?
After you receive a judgment after a criminal case, you may be able to appeal the verdict. If you plan to file a notice of appeal, there are some things you need to know. The American Bar Association describes appeals as court processes to analyze whether an error...
What is an appeal?
Many people misunderstand the appeals process in a criminal case. You cannot appeal simply because you lost. You cannot use this process to get a new trial because you did not like the way your first trial went. According to the United States Department of Justice,...
Overcharging, false convictions plague criminal justice system
Many Americans place a good deal of faith in the nation’s criminal justice system. However, research shows that overcharges and false convictions are pervasive problems nationwide. This suggests that you may have cause for concern if you are currently facing a...
What are the pros and cons of a plea bargain?
Plea bargains have supporters and detractors. Supporters claim it allows for the reservation of money and resources. Detractors say that it is unfair either to the prosecution or the defendant. In either case, plea bargains have both cons and pros. You must carefully...
Get the facts about wrongful convictions
Wrongful conviction is much more common than most people realize. These cases include both instances when the convicted person suffered rights violations during the trial and cases when the court finds an innocent person guilty. One estimate from researchers at the...