Writs of Habeas Corpus & Appeals
San Antonio / Laredo Appellant Lawyer
Defendants who feel they have been wrongfully convicted of a crime
have several options available to them. Writs and appeals and writs of
habeas corpus are all measures defendants can take to contest or
overturn their conviction.
An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the conviction of the
trial court. The defendant may appeal the actual conviction or just the
sentencing decision of the trial court. A conviction is difficult to
overturn and is usually only done if the trial court made an error of
law that was deemed harmful to the defendant. Time is of the essence and
notice of appeal must be made quickly after the conviction.
When a defendant is not entitled to an appeal for any number of reasons,
a writ is the best course of action. A writ is generally an order from a
higher court to a lower court or government official and considered an
extraordinary measure. Writs are detailed orders and should be filed
only by an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Another type of writ protects those that feel they have been wrongfully
imprisoned or want to contest the conditions of their imprisonment. The
writ of habeas corpus allows the imprisoned to seek help from the
appellate courts to set them free. The writ of habeas corpus protects
citizens from being imprisoned for long periods of time unjustly.
Time is of the essence concerning writs and appeals. Notice must be made
quickly after a conviction that the defendant intends to appeal. Time
limitations also apply to writs. Although a notice does not need to be
filed, the writ needs to be filed shortly after the defendant feels they
have been wronged.
Jorge Aristotelidis is a criminal defense attorney skilled in writs and
appeals. He has successfully researched and written many writs and
appeals resulting in the reversal of charges and dismissal of cases. If
you have a conviction you want overturned contact our office today. Time
is of the essence so do not delay. Protect your rights and your freedom.
Seek the experience of a qualified criminal defense attorney. We serve
the San Antonio and Laredo areas of Texas and take federal cases
nationwide. Call or Email us today.
