04 Sep Do not miss your chance to appeal

On behalf of Jack B. Rubin, PA posted in Criminal Appeals on Friday, September 4, 2015.

As many people in Maryland know, a criminal conviction can be extremely damaging to your future. The mark on your criminal record is problem enough on its own, often having a negative impact on many areas of your life. You could struggle to find work, have difficulties getting housing or college applications accepted and even be more likely to become a suspect in future criminal investigations.

On top of that, there is the sentence itself to consider. You may have to pay hefty fines or you could even be sent to prison for a prolonged period. This effectively puts your life on hold and can completely alter the course of your future. With all this in mind, it is easy to see why a good defense is so important. However, it is not always easy to escape conviction and you may find yourself facing a guilty verdict.

However, all is not lost and you may be able to appeal the decision. Whether this will be successful or not depends on a wide variety of factors, but it is important to consider your options. As this article on criminal defense explains, there is usually a limited window during which you are able to file your Notice of Appeal, so you will need to make your decision quite soon after the judgment you are appealing is reached.

This can be a lot to handle alone, but an attorney may be able to help you figure everything out. He or she can explain the appeals process to you and may be able to advise you on how best to move forward with your case. With this guidance you can work toward securing a fair resolution as you seek to have your conviction overturned.