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Appealing a Felony Conviction in California

By Walin & Klarich

Felony Conviction Reversed when Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence to Defense: Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Appeals Lawyer to Win Your Case The Federal Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of a defendant who had been found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm due to prosecutorial misconduct. The defendant had been sentenced to prison and now will be given a new trial where he can attempt to prove his innocence. This happened because the defendant was wise enough to appeal his conviction. The key witness for the prosecution was a person who had a serious criminal background. The defense attorney representing the accused made a motion to receive all information pertaining to the prior criminal record of the witnesses for the prosecution...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on June 28, 2009 (boomark / email).