Riverside County Appellate Attorney

It is a fairly common occurrence for criminal defendants to receive unfair sentences and unfortunately no person is guaranteed fair treatment within the court system. Mistakes made during the criminal process by defending attorneys, judges and jurors have all been known to lead to rulings and sentences that are simply not fair. There are many cases in which a defendant can seek to reverse a verdict by making an appeal with the help of a Riverside appellate attorney from Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford.

What is a Criminal Appeal?

The criminal appeal process was created to give defendants a second chance to present their case in front of a higher court, such as the California Supreme Court or federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The reasons to pursue an appeal are numerous but most will involve some kind of mistake on the part of the defendant's attorney or the court that handled the case. Some instances in which an appeal may be filed could include the following:

• If the defense lawyer made a mistake which deprived the defendant of adequate assistance of counsel.
• If a prosecutor made an error or engaged in misconduct
• If the court permitted the jury to hear evidence presented by the prosecution that should've been excluded
• If the court excluded evidence from the defense that should've been heard by the jury

If any of the above factors played a part in your criminal case or your loved one's criminal case, or if you have any reason to believe that you may be eligible to file an appeal, we strongly urge you to speak with a Riverside appeals attorney at our firm about your situation. The legal system can be intimidating and difficult to navigate for those without adequate legal training, especially when it comes to appeals, so let a lawyer from our firm address your situation and guide you through the appellate process.

To find out more about filing a criminal appeal, contact a Riverside appellate lawyer at Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford today!