Criminal Appeals Archives - Criminal Defendants

Appeals from Parole or Probation Revocation

Appeals from parole or probation revocation refer to the legal process by which a person who has had their parole or probation revoked (i.e., taken away) can challenge the decision made by the parole or probation authorities. Parole and probation are both forms of supervised release from incarceration, with parole being granted to a prisoner […]

Direct Appeals

Direct Appeal

What is a direct appeal? A direct appeal is a legal process in which a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court, typically after a trial court has entered a final judgment, such as a conviction or sentence. In a direct appeal, the defendant challenges errors made during the trial, such as mistakes […]

Criminal Appeals

What are criminal appeals? Criminal appeals refer to the process in which a defendant in a criminal case seeks to have a higher court review a decision made by a lower court. The purpose of a criminal appeal is to challenge the legality or fairness of a trial court’s decision and to seek a remedy […]