by Jill Maturino | Apr 19, 2016
While violation of traffic laws may only result in fines or other relatively minor punishments, violation of criminal laws can have a profound impact on your life. Penalties may involve fines, incarceration, or even the death penalty. The purpose of criminal law is... by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
The appeal is not simply another trial before a new judge. It is a legal argument presented to a panel of appellate judges on issues of law. Therefore, the appellate court won’t issue a “guilty” or “not guilty” verdict or find for one party over the other. The... by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
For you, the client, the appeal takes very little time. As there is no need to prepare you for trial or to determine the facts of the case, you may not have to dedicate any time to the appeal at all. by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
The appeal process can be quite lengthy. Be prepared for an appeal to take up to a year or more. by Jill Maturino | Nov 20, 2012
You can have a different attorney represent you in your appeal than you did at trial. An appeal is very different than a trial and requires a different set of skills. The research and writing component of an appeal is extremely time-consuming. There is also a...
