Louisiana Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

Let Us Handle the Appeals Process

The appeals process can be lengthy, but it’s important for people to realize that it is worthwhile to have their case reheard if the process didn’t follow legal guidelines. If you were wrongly convicted, you should consider hiring a Louisiana criminal appeals attorney to assist you. 

Sometimes courts make mistakes. Emotion, rather than the facts of the case, may sway juries. Certain witnesses have faulty memories concerning what occurred. There can be an admission of misleading evidence or testimony. And unfortunately, false allegations do sometimes lead to wrongful convictions. That’s why it’s necessary to hire a skilled appeals attorney to help you with your case.

Legal Representation Matters in Appeals Cases

All legal cases should be handled by a professional attorney, even more so when your case is in the appeals process. This is when it’s necessary to have a trained eye go over the finer details of your case. If you hope to have your case overturned, it will be because a skilled appellate attorney found errors in your case that the court system must correct.

Common Reasons for Winning Appeals Cases

Every case is unique, and there are no guarantees. However, it’s important to take note of common reasons that people win their appeals cases. Those reasons include:

• The judge applied the wrong legal standard or law to your case
•  Facts and evidence don’t support the outcome of the case
• Jude abused their power of discretion
• Ineffective counsel
• Issues with evidence

Any of these listed here could mean that your case was handled inappropriately. Your lawyer will be able to go over the details of your case to identify any errors and give advice about if you’re likely to win your case. 

Legal Representation from the Beginning to the End

It’s critical to have an attorney who is present for every step of the appeals process. Eric Johnson does not give up on your case, and he understands every method for fighting a conviction. He’s willing to negotiate or litigate your case and to appeal it if necessary to gain the ultimate result. This is a challenging time in your life, and you must rely on the expertise of a dedicated Louisiana criminal defense attorney that can help you through every step of the process. 

The important thing to do for anyone convicted of a crime is not to lose hope. However, deadlines for appeal are very short and require immediate action. In most instances, filing for an appeal needs to take place within 30 days of the conviction.

Schedule a Consultation With an Appellate Attorney in Louisiana Today 

Eric provides representation for you the moment you first consult with him until every possible option is exhausted. He attends all sentencing hearings, motions, and trials. Eric and his staff prepare all necessary documentation; this includes any post-conviction relief and motions for a new trial, appeals and writ applications, post-conviction relief applications, and federal habeas corpus petitions.

Eric will take all necessary steps in the expungement process to get the conviction removed from your record. If necessary, he will bring your appeal to the Court of Appeals or even the Louisiana Supreme Court. Contact Eric today at (318) 377-1555 or by filling out the online contact form.