I need help getting an appeal to reduce a sentence for a 28 yr conviction for home invasion no one was hurt.

Going on through an appeal process without an attorney is very difficult and leads to lots of problems that can be avoided.

You have to sit down with an attorney licensed in California and go over things. Many factors will come into play about whether you have any appealable issue. The entire record must be reviewed and all facts considered to determine what should and what should not be in the record and what the omissions of materials in the record means.

Get a lawyer right away because appeal deadlines are strict.

You might find my Legal Guide helpful " What Do I Tell My Lawyer?"

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-i-tell-my-lawyer

Online we cannot know what the other details are going on in your case because online we cannot find out those details. You need a lawyer. Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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