The best thing you can do is find a few highly reputable appellate attorneys, set up consultations, and find out who would be the best fit for your...

When a appellate attorney chooses to do a direct appeal , is it quicker and better chance for a reversed conviction?

The answer to this question depends on many factors. While I can't give you any clear cut answers, I can give you guidance on what issues your son...

After a jury trial, conviction and sentancing will an appeal create a new trial? If you appeal and lose do get you resentanced?

This is an incredibly complex area of law, so you need to speak with post-conviction and appellate attorneys as soon as possible. I agree with...

Long answer: Did your husband have a jury trial? If so, there are several legal theories that could support a new trial based on this evidence,...

Claims of ineffective council that are brought before the judge and he denies the appeal. Then you find additional info after

In general I agree with attorney Jensen's discussion of newly-discovered evidence. However, I interpreted the question differently. If the new...

How to you get a new unbiased judge after an appeal?

Yes, your husband does have a statutory right to substitution of the trial court judge following a successful appeal, if that request is filed...

How do i appeal a criminal case once my 20 day appeal process has passed?

The 20 day limit refers to your deadline to file a notice of intent to seek post-conviction relief ("notice of intent"). The notice just informs...

It is possible to get a felony dropped or at least reduced to a misdemeanor after 36 years?

The process is difficult, but not impossible. It requires the cooperation of both the prosecutor and the judge. You would basically be attempting...

When you were convicted, did you have a plea agreement that called for expungement if you successfully completed the sentence? If not, your...

If they attempt to revoke my probation is there a chance i can appeal on the grounds that the act doesn't constitute the crime

You are talking about two separate things. Probation revocation is based upon violations of your rules of probation. That process is separate...