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The Chances of Overturning Your California Conviction on Appeal

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

You?ve been convicted of driving under the influence?a conviction which, you believe was unfair. Is it worth it to file an appeal? What are the chances of overturning your California conviction on appeal? First off, let me say, honestly, that your chances of overturning your California conviction on appeal depend in large part on your California appeals lawyer. It doesn?t matter how strong your case is if your attorney doesn?t know how to launch an effective appeal. Beyond that, the chances of overturning your California conviction on appeal depend on the reason(s) why you are appealing. If you are appealing because you believe California?s DUI laws are too strict, because the cop was on a power trip and unfairly discriminated against you, or because you regret your decision to plead guilty, your chances of winning your appeal are slim to none...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on November 17, 2010 (boomark / email).