Are you wondering if the judge or jury made an error in your criminal case? Do you think there was something wrong with how the court handled the case or evidence? An experienced attorney from J. M. Tomb Law, LLc can help you file the necessary writs and appeals for your post conviction relief.
If you have been found guilty of some or all charges you entitled to an appeal to at least one level of appellate court. Appeals may be subject to the discretion of the appellate court and may be granted only on acceptance of your petition for a writ of certiorari. Most prisoners may also appeal their sentences through civil rights petitions and writs of habeas corpus where they claim unlawful detention.
The state of Ohio has a multi-level appellate system, with a middle level appeals court hearing appeals directly from the trial courts. The highest level appellate courts are called the Supreme Court and it hears appeals from the middle level appeals court. Often appeals from the middle level appeals courts to the highest level court are optional, and the defendant is required to petition for the right to appeal.
The grounds for appeal from a verdict of guilty in a criminal case vary; including legal error committed at any stage of the criminal justice process. Legal error may include:
- Allowing inadmissible evidence, including evidence obtained in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights.
- Lack of sufficient evidence to support a verdict of guilty.
- Mistakes in the judge's charge to the jury.
A verdict may also be appealed due to misconduct on behalf of the jurors.
Writs and appeals are filed in the State and Federal Courts for criminal and civil cases, including complex capital litigation. In addition to appeals, defendants may also file various motions, or requests to their sentencing judge to have sentences modified, or for other relief.
Help with your appeal is on the way.
Contact a knowledgeable appeals attorney from J. M. Tomb Law, LLC now.