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Not every criminal convicted in Santa Ana has a case for the court of appeals. Lawyers will tell you that just reviewing a criminal case for potential errors is a long, costly and often futile process. It is particularly hard to find grounds for an appeal if you pleaded guilty. A few standard reasons for granting appeals are incorrect procedure, new evidence or finding of previously suppressed evidence. Not only must your lawyers find these grounds, they must also support their findings with legal precedents. You could spend several years in a Santa Ana area prison, only to find that your lawyers turned up no errors warranting an appeal in your case. There are, however, other ways to reduce your sentence or even overturn your conviction. Different Needs for Santa Ana Criminal Appeals LawyersIn some criminal cases, the plea or conviction can be left intact but the sentence can be called into question. In cases where appropriate, your lawyers may submit exculpatory DNA findings or they may file a writ of habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus is not an appeal--it is a request that the court release a defendant who is being held in violation of fundamental legal right. All of these remedies require time, expertise and resources that many Santa Ana lawyers may not have available. United Defense Group practices appellate law in Santa Ana and nearby communities like Orange, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Costa Mesa, and in all 50 states. We have the staff, the training and the experience to evaluate your case for circumstances which may fall outside the bounds of the standard appeals process. Contact us online or by phone at 800-459-2500 to talk about our Appeals Evaluation Service.
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