Chicago Criminal Appeals Attorney

About Criminal Conviction Appeals

Just about every person who is found guilty or convicted of a criminal offense would like a second chance to fight the charges brought against him or her.  In some situations a convicted individual can appeal the ruling of the court and overturn the previous verdict.  Not just every case can be appealed however.  In order to have grounds on which to appeal a court decision, you must be able to show that some error or unfair misrepresentation occurred during your trial that unlawfully influenced the outcome of your case.  An appeal can be based on a number of unfair or unlawful circumstances including the following:

• Erroneously admitted evidence
• Inadmissibility of confessions
• Biased or discriminatory jury select practices
• Excessively high bail
• Illegal grounds for arrest
• The existence of suppressed evidence
• The violation of certain codes or procedures
• Improper jury instructions

If you were convicted of a crime and your trial was characterized by any of the above circumstances or circumstances similar to those listed above, you should seek the advice of a Chicago criminal defense attorney immediately.  It is important to be aware of the fact that if you have been sentenced to prison as a result of your conviction, an appeal will not keep you from being incarcerated initially.  While an appeal can overturn a conviction or modify the terms of the judgment that has been leveled against you, it does suspend sentencing.  

Criminal Appeals Attorney in Chicago

At Goldman & Associates, we can fully evaluate your situation to determine if appealing your conviction is a step we can rightfully take.  We have a proven track record of success appealing all types of criminal convictions.  Our years of experience and aggressive strategies have worked well for our clients in the past and we know they will work well for you.  Your future is on the line; let us help you win it back. 

Contact a Chicago criminal appeals attorney if you are interested in appealing the outcome of your trial.