Louisiana Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

Let Us Handle the Appeals Process

Sometimes courts make mistakes. Emotion, rather than the facts of the case, may sway juries. Certain witnesses may have faulty memories concerning what occurred. There can also be an admission of misleading evidence or testimony and unfortunately, false allegations do sometimes lead to wrongful convictions.

A Lawyer Providing Representation Throughout Your Case

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.

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 also prepare all necessary documentation including any post-conviction relief and motions for a new trial, appeals and writ applications, post-conviction relief applications, and federal habeas corpus petitions. He 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.

How to Get a Criminal Conviction Overturned

Post-conviction relief becomes a viable option after a criminal conviction and sentence are made final. The individual must also be in custody or suffering a substantial detriment from the conviction judgment at the time of the application for it to be considered. Contrary to popular belief, post-conviction relief is not achieved by simply raising the same arguments that you did at trial. During this process, you must present legal grounds for relief that include but are not limited to the following:

• Ineffective assistance of counsel
• Prosecutor withheld information favorable to the defense
• The victim or a witness committed perjury at trial
• New evidence was found that may have changed the outcome of the trial

It is the responsibility of your attorney to do everything in his power to help achieve relief. This often includes reviewing public records and calling on experts to analyze factors like mental health, blood splatter, DNA, ballistics, fingerprints, and more. Investigators are also brought on to re-investigate particular aspects of the case that may require further scrutiny.

The appeals process is anything but straightforward, but with the help of a passionate and experienced appellate lawyer, you can rest assured knowing that your attorney is doing everything in his power to get your criminal conviction overturned.

An Attorney Who Understands Louisiana’s Appeals Process

The important thing to do for anyone convicted of a crime is not to lose hope. However, deadlines for an 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.

Clients turn to Eric Johnson when considering all of their options following a conviction. He and the entire staff at John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC promptly review the record as a whole and look for every possible way to make an appeal successful. In more than two decades of criminal defense representation, Eric has learned and used the best strategies for appealing cases. Allow him to put his experience to work for you. Contact Eric today at 318-377-1555 for a free case evaluation.