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What is a Direct Appeal?
May 2nd, 2023
Contributor: Michael Confusione
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…
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Should I Hire a New Attorney Post-Conviction?
March 24th, 2023
Contributor: Michael Confusione
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…
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Can I Appeal My Divorce Judgment?
February 27th, 2023
Contributor: Michael Confusione
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…
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Referring Your Client to an Appeals Lawyer
January 30th, 2023
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…
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What is the Process for a Civil Appeal?
January 5th, 2023
Contributor: Michael Confusione
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…
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Why Hire an Appellate Attorney?
November 29th, 2022
Contributor: Michael Confusione
If you lost a lawsuit at trial, you may have the option to appeal. However, it’s important to understand that litigating a case and appealing one are two very different processes. Not only must an attorney have specific knowledge of the appellate p…
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