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...
Criminal Appeals
Criminal Appeals
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...