Criminal Appeal Attorneys Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area including Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach

The legal system is not perfect. A defendant may be wrongfully convicted of a crime or may be unfairly sentenced. Even judges make mistakes, and when this happens it is important that you seek the experienced legal counsel of a skilled attorney to help you file an appeal.

The Law Offices of Al F. Amer assists clients with criminal appeals throughout the greater Los Angeles area, offering a free initial case evaluation to better understand your unique situation. You have the right to appeal a decision or sentence so you can get a second chance at justice. If you feel that your previous attorney did not properly represent your interests, or if you believe that a mistake was made or your rights were violated during the court process, a lawyer at our firm can review your case and determine if you qualify to file an appeal. Following are some examples of circumstances that may qualify as legal errors and therefore warrant the need to file an appeal:

• Incorrect jury instructions
• Juror misconduct (drug or alcohol abuse, for example)
• Constitutional violations
• Errors involving the sentence imposed upon conviction
• Allowing evidence that should not have been
• A guilty verdict when there was not enough evidence to justify this
• Excluding evidence that should have been allowed
• Prosecutorial misconduct
• Grave errors or misconduct on the part of the defense

Filing an Appeal in Los Angeles, CA

By reviewing all aspects of your previous trial with a fine-toothed comb, an experienced Los Angeles appellate attorney can uncover evidence of wrongdoing or a significant error that may warrant the review of your case, a reduced sentence, or perhaps a retrial. In these cases, it is important that your petition for an appeal is filed properly and that your interests are aggressively represented. You need to be sure you have the greatest opportunity of getting the second chance you rightfully deserve.

Contact a Los Angeles appeals lawyer at the Law Offices of Al F. Amer today.