appeals

A conviction does not mean the end of the road. In Georgia, if you or a loved one have been convicted of a crime at trial, you have the right to appeal, but you need to move fast: for convictions in Georgia State and Superior Court cases, you only have thirty days from sentencing to file notice of your appeal. It is important that you move fast and select an attorney who has the experience and resources needed to prioritize your appeal and give you the best chance for success.

If you decide to appeal your case, your appeal will most likely be heard by the Court of Appeals of Georgia. After your lawyer submits your appeal, the prosecutor’s office will file a response. If you win your appeal your case may be sent back to the original trial court with an order for a new trial or the Court of Appeal’s may reverse your conviction, ending your case in your favor. 

The most common appealable issues in criminal cases are; prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel (defendant’s attorney at trial did not provide effective defenses), juror misconduct, and convictions based on insufficient or inadmissible evidence. 

If you or a loved one find yourself convicted by either a judge or jury, and believe that a legal error was made, it is important to quickly retain a lawyer who can preserve and pursue your right to appeal.

Give our office a call to schedule your free appeal consultation and evaluation.