A conviction at trial or through a guilty plea is not always the end of a criminal case in New York. In particular, if you or a loved one was denied the right to a fair trial through legal errors that impacted the outcome of the case, it is important to understand that you may have a right to appeal.

When a criminal appeal is successful, a defendant can get the benefit of a new trial, a reduction in their sentence, or sometimes even a dismissal of the indictment.

In New York, there are a wide range of issues that can commonly be appealed, including things like:

  • Constitutional issues (e.g., 4th Amendment violations for illegal searches and seizures)
  • Incorrect evidentiary rulings by the judge at trial
  • Improper procedures at trial
  • Confusing jury instructions
  • Prosecutorial misconduct
  • Lack of legally sufficient evidence for a conviction
  • Sentencing errors

The valuable expertise of a lawyer is critical to identifying what issues might be preserved for an appeal in any given case. A detail-oriented criminal defense lawyer will carefully evaluate the basis for an appeal by thoroughly reviewing court records, trial transcripts, and other related materials.

After identifying the legal issues that need to be appealed, the attorney will conduct diligent legal research to build persuasive arguments for why your conviction should be reversed.

So if you are trying to find a criminal defense lawyer to appeal your conviction in New York, the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell offers free and confidential consultations by phone for all criminal appellate matters. Simply click the button below to schedule your call today.

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Appeals

A conviction at trial or through a guilty plea is not always the end of a criminal case in New York. In particular, if you or a loved one was denied the right to a fair trial through legal errors that impacted the outcome of the case, it is important to understand that you may have a right to appeal.

When a criminal appeal is successful, a defendant can get the benefit of a new trial, a reduction in their sentence, or sometimes even a dismissal of the indictment.

In New York, there are a wide range of issues that can commonly be appealed, including things like:

  • Constitutional issues (e.g., 4th Amendment violations for illegal searches and seizures)
  • Incorrect evidentiary rulings by the judge at trial
  • Improper procedures at trial
  • Confusing jury instructions
  • Prosecutorial misconduct
  • Lack of legally sufficient evidence for a conviction
  • Sentencing errors

The valuable expertise of a lawyer is critical to identifying what issues might be preserved for an appeal in any given case. A detail-oriented criminal defense lawyer will carefully evaluate the basis for an appeal by thoroughly reviewing court records, trial transcripts, and other related materials.

After identifying the legal issues that need to be appealed, the attorney will conduct diligent legal research to build persuasive arguments for why your conviction should be reversed.

So if you are trying to find a criminal defense lawyer to appeal your conviction in New York, the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell offers free and confidential consultations by phone for all criminal appellate matters. Simply click the button below to schedule your call today.

Schedule a Call