DUI Appeals
If you’ve been convicted and sentenced for your DUI charge, your first thought is probably relief that the whole ordeal is over. So what if the punishment feels a bit severe? You’ve been convicted and there’s nothing you can do about it now, right?
Wrong. If your conviction seems even the slightest bit unfair, you can appeal it. What does this mean? Well, essentially, you are telling the court that you believe your case was not handled properly. Therefore, you are requesting a higher court, either
on the state or federal level, to reexamine your case in order to determine whether or not the ruling was fair.
The bad news, though, is that you only have a limited amount of time to file a DUI appeal. In addition, you should also know that the appeal process is a lengthy one. Indeed, it can often take several months for your appeal to be reviewed and a decision made. The appeal process is not only time-consuming, but also very complex. Because the courts only review the evidence used in your previous case, it is your responsibility to prove that the evidence was incorrect or unfair in some way. No new evidence is considered in appellate court.
In order to disprove evidence in your case, you will need to evaluate everything that was used against you. From witness testimonials to breath test results, you must thoroughly examine the material in order to provide a basis for your appeal. Unfortunately, most people do not have the time or legal experience that is needed to do this.
Before you give up, it is important to realize that the right attorney may be able to find questionable material or inconsistencies that were not previously considered. This is why it’s so important for you to have an experienced DUI attorney handle your appeal process. Appealing a DUI conviction is not a simple task and you’ll need all the help you can get - someone who will fight for you. Contact an experienced lawyer today for a personalized evaluation of your DUI appeal.
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