In the realm of legal matters, the appeal process serves as an important avenue for individuals dissatisfied with court decisions to seek a review of their case. Distinguishing between state and federal appeal processes is necessary for those navigating the intricate...
Appellate Law
On what grounds can you appeal a criminal conviction?
A conviction for a criminal offense can impact various aspects of your life. Depending on the crime in question, a conviction can lead to incarceration, fines and community service. Worse still, a conviction for certain crimes can lead to your deportation from the U.S...
What to know about filing an appeal
If you believe that the decision reached in your case was the result of serious legal errors, you may consider appealing the decision. Essentially, this is a request to a higher court to review your case with the possibility of reversing the lower court’s decision....
What happens when you appeal a court judgment?
Almost all court verdicts can go through the appeals process if one side of the matter doesn’t agree to the verdict. An appeal is a petition for a higher court to revisit the verdict from the lower court to determine if it’s valid. There are some very important...