Criminal Appeals Lawyer in Pensacola, Florida
Protecting your Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial
If you have been found guilty of a crime in Florida, and you believe that the judge erroneously admitted or excluded evidence or that the jury received improper instructions from the court, you may have the right to appeal your conviction. You need an attorney who is familiar with the rules and procedures of the appellate process. I have dedicated a substantial portion of my practice to criminal appeals and I understand, in great detail, the procedure for prosecuting a successful appeal.
At the Law Office of Donald M. Sheehan in Pensacola, Florida, I work extensively with men and women who have been convicted of a crime under circumstances where errors of law were made at trial.
Contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your criminal appeal.
In a criminal appeal, the attorneys submit written arguments of law called “briefs”, attempting to persuade the court to either reverse or affirm the jury verdict. Many times oral arguments are also necessary to clarify the legal position advanced to the appellate brief. As a result, success in criminal appeals requires excellent writing as well as oral advocacy skills.