Appeals and Post-Convictions

Even with a criminal defense team on your side, the outcome may not always go your way. Fortunately, in these instances, it is still possible to fight back. In order to do so, you need to have an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney on your side and you must be prepared. Reach out to the Law Offices of Pat Brown as soon as possible and ensure your rights are protected.

Appeals and Post-Conviction — What Do They Mean in Connecticut?

A post-conviction refers to the legal process after a criminal trial results in a defendant's conviction or when the defendant decides to accept a plea of no-contest or a guilty plea. After the conviction, the court will proceed with sentencing the defendant. If the defendant receives a guilty verdict, they can challenge this conviction. 

On the other hand, an appeal is when you ask a higher court to review a decision made by a judge in a lower court. The higher court will look at the "record" from the trial court, including evidence, documents, and transcripts, and decide if the judge made any mistakes of law. In an appeal, the higher court cannot review any new evidence. Instead, they will only look at what was done and said in the trial court. 

The Legal Process

Typically, if you believe there was an error in the court process that caused your conviction, you will have a right to appeal the decision. However, this appeal needs to be done as soon as possible after your criminal conviction and punishment are imposed. The purpose of this appeal will be to refute the conviction that the judge imposed. But it is important to remember that you cannot appeal this conviction until the judge imposes a sentence. 

The Law Offices of Pat Brown Can Help

The Law Offices of Pat Brown is a criminal defense firm that represents clients all over Connecticut. Founded by Attorney Pat Brown, who has worked as a federal public defender, prosecutor, and military attorney, the Law Offices of Pat Brown has the experience, skills, and resources needed to take on even the most complicated criminal cases.

Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Today

At the Law Offices of Pat Brown, we understand how stressful it can be to lose your criminal case. However, we also know that not all hope is lost. If you have been charged with a crime, do not wait any longer. Reach out to the Law Offices of Pat Brown today and get the legal help you need.