If you think about whan an appeal is, it's a challenge to a ruling or order or verdict in a lower court. In essence, you're asking a higher court...

What happens in felony appeal if trial lawyer has been suspended from practicing law for 4 years.

The notion that "your trial lawyer has to be present during the appeal" is incorrect. An appeal is based on what is already contained within the...

You don't need a pro bono attorney. If you're unable to afford an appellate attorney of your own, you are entitled to have one appointed for you. ...

If someone has been convicted of murder and wants to appeal. Do you file for Post conviction Relief or for Direct Appeal issues?

In most states, appeal deadlines are the first to approach, which is why they generally occur first. For instance, in federal cases, a defendant...

My understanding is contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases. Period.

How many times can you extend the date of the opening statement on a criminal appeal?

To answer your question, first of all it's important to point out that there is no such thing as an "opening statement." I'm guessing what you're...

In a federal case, can you put in a plea of guilty and be denied of an appeal?

The answer is depends. Often times in federal cases, the plea agreement will contain an appeal-waiver clause, which means you can't appeal if you...

After your appeal

In some criminal cases, you may be able to file either a state habeas corpus petition or a federal habeas corpus petition. Unlike an appeal, which...

Is there any lawyers that just handles appeals if person has been sentenced?

The answer is yes. In fact, I would recommend that you hire an attorney who just handles post-conviction matters. The process and rules involving...