Category Archives: Orlando Appeals Lawyer
Grounds For Criminal Appeals
The U.S. legal system allows individuals to challenge a conviction or sentence through the criminal appeals process. Appeals are not new trials but legal reviews that focus on errors or issues that may have occurred during the trial. Understanding the common grounds for criminal appeals is crucial for those considering this legal option. Consult… Read More »
How Do I File A Criminal Appeal In Florida?
Did you or your loved one receive an unfavorable verdict in a criminal case? If so, it is normal to be stressed out, frustrated, and even frightened. At the same time, it is important to understand that you are not necessarily out of options. You have the right to file an appeal in a… Read More »
Can I Appeal My Criminal Conviction To The Supreme Court?
You will sometimes hear people who are upset at a court decision that, “I’ll appeal this all the way to the Supreme Court!” In reality, very few cases ever get that far. Indeed, the Supreme Court largely decides its own docket, meaning you cannot even appeal to the Supreme Court will not even hear… Read More »
Federal Appeals Court Rules That Government Must “Promptly” Reassess Drug Crime Status of Marijuana
In late May, a federal appeals court reinstated a drug crimes case against the federal government concerning the Schedule I status of marijuana. Plaintiffs in the case argue that marijuana’s current Schedule I status under the Controlled Substances Act is placing patients’ health at risk and creating economic inequities. They also argue that the… Read More »
