What are the chances that the defendants conviction will be reversed on appeal? If the conviction is reversed, does that mean a new trial?
In the vast majority of cases, the defendant is not successful on appeal. In those few instances in which the appellate court reverses the conviction, it could mean that the case has to go to trial again. In rare cases, the appellate court reverses the conviction and orders the defendant to be discharged from further prosecution. Additionally, if you sign up with the VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) network system you will be informed of the defendant’s incarceration status and pending hearings.
