An initial consult is always free, and hearing your thoughts and concerns helps guide my initial review of your case. If you decide to retain me, I thoroughly review everything in your case: I go over the discovery, the evidence, the in court proceedings, and all filed the motions and documents. Then we will have a second in-depth conversation in where we work together to put together a plan to try and win your case.
After a conviction there are two major types of proceedings: Post-convictions and Appeals.
Post-Conviction proceedings take place in the trial court, and usually raise a factual issue. These proceedings generally need to have an in-court hearing.
Common examples of post-conviction proceedings are:
- Newly-discovered evidence
- Ineffective assistance of counsel
- Sentence Modifications
- Plea withdrawal
Appeals are no longer in front of the trial court but instead are heard by a panel of new judges. In appeals, we ask the Court of Appeals to review the trial court’s decisions. In-court proceedings known as oral argument are much less common. It is important to know, this is not a new trial, it is an argument over legal principles.
If you retain me, we will discuss the pros and cons of both options. There can be many tactical decisions to make. I will listen to your thoughts and explain mine so we can be on the same page as we proceed through your case.
If the Court of Appeals disagrees with us, we can ask the State Supreme Court to review the appellate court’s decision, and in certain cases, we can even seek review in the Supreme Court of the United States. While you have the right to appeal your case to the Court of Appeals, further appeals are not guaranteed. of the courts. If we are unsuccessful in the Court of Appeals, I am happy to discuss our options for further appeals.
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