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I Need to Appeal My Conviction ? What Should I Do? California Penal Code Section 1237

By Walin & Klarich

The appeals process can be very complex. Judges, attorneys, and jurors must follow a long list of laws and procedural rules. Because of this complexity, there is a fairly high potential for error. At any point in trial, the judge or an attorney can make an error or mistake that may cause an unjust result. What can happen is that sometimes innocent people are sentenced to prison while guilty defendants escape conviction. Fortunately for those who are wrongfully convicted, there are opportunities to overturn the wrongful conviction and receive a fair trial. This is accomplished through the appeals process. Generally, you will be allowed to appeal any trial court decision by taking it to a higher court for review. In making an appeal, you are asserting that you were wrongfully convicted because of an error or mistake made by the court...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on April 20, 2010 (boomark / email).