How Do You Appeal A Criminal Trial Conviction?
If you have been found guilty of a crime and you feel that your criminal trial was not conducted according to the letter of the law, you can appeal your conviction. An appeal is not a retrial; rather, it is an official examination of the court record to make sure that due process was observed. Here are some tips to begin the appeal process. Know the grounds on which you can file for an appeal. Trials that had fundamental errors in the criminal trial process or court errors that had a substantial negative impact on the outcome of the case make good candidates for appeals. Familiarize yourself with the legal process that ensues after you file an appeal. In most U.S. states, a judge in an intermediate appellate court conducts the appeal. This judge reviews the court record and comes to a conclusion as to whether your right to a fair trial or due process was violated. Understand your due process rights. You have the right to both procedural due process (safeguards to your liberty) and subs
