A Simple Guide To Criminal Appeals
Criminal appeals are a part of the criminal justice system that provides judicial review of the work done by investigators, prosecutors, and judges. The purpose of an appeal is to ensure that the trial was conducted according to law and that no errors or mistakes were made in the original proceedings. Introduction When a person is convicted of a crime, they have the right to file an appeal. An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. The appellate court will look at the record of the case and decide if there were any errors made. If the appellate court finds that there were errors made, they can reverse the conviction or order a new trial. If the appellate court does not find any errors, then the conviction will stand. The appeals process can be complex, so it is important to have an experienced attorney by your side. The attorneys at The Law Office of John D. Rogers have extensive experience handling criminal appeals. We will fight for you and ma...