How Do You Appeal A Charge If Youve Been Wrongly Accused For Looting?
Looting is theft that commonly occurs during natural disasters or military action. Punishment for looting can be stiff, with prison sentences between 5 and 10 years in some states. If you’ve been wrongly accused of looting, you can appeal the charge. Understand that in most cases, you have the right to at least one appeal. Talk to your lawyer to find out if there were any illegal irregularities during your trial. This can be grounds for appeal. Know that the Appellate Court does not reevaluate the evidence or hear new evidence. Its decision is based solely on the trial court records. Understand that if you plead guilty to a looting charge, you may not appeal the court’s decision.
