23 Oct Criminal appeals can help correct trial mistakes

On behalf of Jack B. Rubin, PA posted in Criminal Appeals on Friday, October 23, 2015.

The American system of justice is set up so that anyone accused of a crime may, if they so desire, have his or her day in court. The trial process should be carried out in accordance with all applicable laws so as to best ensure a fair outcome. Any decision rendered by a judge or jury should be based on the merits of the facts presented during the trial and should not be tainted by prejudice or breaches in proper trial procedures.

Sometimes defendants can be found guilty not due to any issues regarding the judge or jury, but rather because the trial attorney simply did not do his or her job properly. Having an attorney mishandle a case can cause devastating consequences for a defendant. What’s more, sometimes an attorney will talk a defendant into entering a guilty plea without properly informing the defendant of how severe the sentence will be.

Situations can arise where mistakes are made, and a trial mistake could unfairly force a defendant to spend many years in prison. Fortunately, defendants who feel they have been wrongly convicted or issued an unfair punishment do have a right to appeal the outcome of the case. The appeals process is an important part of the legal system that is designed to let judges review the facts and results of previously rendered verdicts.

Through the appeals process, it is possible that prior courtroom mistakes could be corrected. Attorney Jack B. Rubin has the ability to painstakingly go over every aspect of a defendant’s criminal case as well as the trial. If you have received a criminal conviction and believe that your sentence was not merited, we may be able to help you get an appropriate outcome. Please see our page about our appeals and post-conviction services.