Wrongful Conviction

You have just been convicted of a serious felony charge or a criminal offense. After being arrested, you are taken away from your family, job, home and friends. If you are innocent of the charges, this entire process can be overwhelming and terrifying. For some criminal defendants in the United States, this terrifying prospect is a reality.

Even when your trial is over with, Texas law allows you to fight the conviction. There are motions like the writ of habeas corpus, a motion for a new trial and appeals that can help you over turn a wrongful conviction. With the help of our appeal lawyers, you can work toward getting justice.

How a Criminal Appeals Lawyer Works

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Losing a criminal defense case can be one of the most frustrating, annoying experiences that you will ever go through. Once you are sentenced at trial, you will begin to serve your sentence. Luckily, you do not have to accept your conviction. While you will continue to serve the sentence, you can file a motion for a new trial. According to Texas law, this motion must be filed within the first 30 days after you are sentenced. Once it is filed, the motion must be presented in the courtroom within 10 days.

A motion for a new trial is basically your way of telling the court that the jury or the justice system did something wrong. Due to this, you are filing a motion for a new trial. Depending on your case, the courts may decide to grant you a new trial according to the grounds for the motion. The most common reasons for requesting a new trial …show more content…
This court reviews all death penalty convictions and can review the decisions of lower appellate courts. It is also able to review the case following a motion from either party. While you have a right to ask the court for an appeal, they are not required to hear it.

Double Jeopardy Cases

When it comes to criminal law, the movies got one thing right: double jeopardy. The state is not legally allowed to try you twice for the same time. Although you cannot be charged for a crime that you were acquitted for, the prosecutor can appeal the decision made by the courts. Sometimes, the prosecutor may do this if the judge dismissed all or part of the indictment. The state may appeal the decision if the judge suspends the judgment, grants a new trial or gives a potentially illegal sentence. If you feel like double jeopardy may apply, discuss your case with appeal lawyers to find out your options.

Habeas Corpus

This Latin phrase directly translates to “bring forth the body.” Basically, this legal concept allows for another chance to challenge your conviction. If you were denied a constitutional right or your trial court did not have jurisdiction, you may be able to file a motion for habeas corpus. It can be difficult to apply for habeas corpus, and few courts grant the

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