Can I appeal against a conviction?
February 25, 2022 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Lina Strauss
Dear Attorney,
My name is Guido Fuchs and I recently received a conviction in criminal law. I was accused of being involved in a theft, even though I am innocent. Unfortunately, I was not adequately defended in court and the verdict was against me. I am very concerned about the consequences of this conviction, as it could greatly affect my future and reputation.
I am wondering if it is possible to appeal against this conviction. I am convinced of my innocence and I am eager to have my case reviewed again. I have already spoken to my current lawyer, who was unable to give me a clear answer.
Could you please explain to me what steps I should take to appeal the verdict? Are there deadlines I need to adhere to or special requirements that need to be met? What are the chances that the verdict will be overturned in an appeal hearing?
I am very grateful for your help and support in this difficult situation. Your guidance means a lot to me and I hope that with your professional help, I can achieve a fair solution for my case.
Sincerely,
Guido Fuchs
Dear Mr. Fuchs,
I understand your concerns and disappointment about the criminal conviction, even though you feel innocent. It is important that you inform yourself well in this difficult situation and decide how you want to proceed. I am happy to provide you with some information and recommendations on how you can appeal the judgment.
First and foremost, it is important to know that there is generally the possibility to appeal judgments in criminal cases. This means that the judgment will be reviewed by a higher instance. To appeal the judgment, you must file an appeal with the competent court within a certain deadline, which usually ends one week after the judgment is announced. This must be done in writing, and you should have legal representation to ensure that all formal requirements are met.
In the appeal hearing, the judgment of the first instance court will be reviewed again, and there is the opportunity to present new evidence and hear witnesses. It is important that you provide your lawyer with all relevant information so that he can prepare your defense as best as possible.
The chances of the judgment being overturned in an appeal hearing depend on various factors, such as the strength of the evidence, possible procedural errors, or new findings that can be presented in the appeal process. However, it is important to consider that appeal proceedings are usually complex and time-consuming and do not guarantee a successful overturning of the judgment.
I therefore strongly recommend that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately who can support you in your appeal process. Together, you can explore all options and decide on the best course of action. I wish you good luck and hope that with professional help, you can achieve a fair resolution for your case.
Sincerely,
Lina Strauss
Criminal Defense Attorney
