There are several possible outcomes of an appeal — the lower court’s holding may be “affirmed,” “reversed,” “affirmed in part and reversed in part,” “dismissed,” or “modified.” Each of these are very different results. What Do… Read More

If the outcome of your criminal trial wasn’t as expected due to an error made in the case, you can file a direct appeal. A direct appeal can be taken immediately after a trial in which a defendant was convicted and sentenced. This process allows fo… Read More

If you’ve been found guilty of a crime at trial, your case isn’t over — you still have the right to appeal and seek to have the conviction overturned and a new trial ordered. However, this can only be done successfully if a mistake was made tha… Read More

Going through the divorce process can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. Although many spouses are able to resolve their cases out of court and decide the outcome on their own, some divorces are litigated — and the issues are determined b… Read More

If a mistake of law was made at trial, and the outcome of the case was not what you and your client expected, you might discuss filing an appeal. However, as an attorney who focuses on trial work, you may not have the time necessary to devote to the… Read More

If you’re thinking about filing a civil appeal, the process can be lengthy and complex. There are certain rules and procedures that must be followed. However, in order to file an appeal, you cannot simply be dissatisfied with the results of the cas… Read More