Criminal Appeals

Florida and Federal Criminal Appeals Attorney

If you have been convicted of a crime, you still have rights. If you feel your trial was unfair and resulted in a wrongful conviction, discuss the situation with an experienced appellate lawyer at the Stepniak & Stepniak law firm in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Defending Your Right to Appeal
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When mistakes are made at trial, our legal system allows for an appeals process. Did the judge make a mistake? Did your lawyer fail to provide adequate representation?

• Talk to an appellate attorney. At our law firm, we have extensive experience helping clients find causes for criminal appeals. We know how to act quickly and decisively on your behalf. Our attorneys have the skills to write effective briefs and to argue your case in the appeals court.
• Take timely action. A direct appeal must be filed within 30 days of sentencing for a Florida conviction and within 10 days for a federal conviction. A challenge of collateral matters must be filed within two years. The sooner you talk to an appeals lawyer, the sooner we can begin work on your case.
• Did the judge make a mistake? Issues that can result in an appeal include incorrect interpretations of the law, improper jury instructions, incorrect rulings on motions, and abuse of discretion by the judge.
• Did the prosecutor or your lawyer make a mistake? If the prosecutor failed to turn over evidence (Brady material), you may have a case for prosecutorial misconduct. If your lawyer provided ineffective counsel, you may also have a case for an appeal.

If you need a lawyer with the high level of experience necessary to handle the appeal of your criminal conviction, call the Stepniak & Stepniak office in Daytona Beach, Deland, Palm Coast, or Orlando. You can depend on us to defend your rights.