If you have lost a civil case or a criminal trial, your only realistic opportunity to change that outcome is in the appellate courts. But there are strict time limits to file an appeal and the procedure, rules and standards of proof are entirely different from the court where your case was tried. There are no juries-instead your case is decided by a panel of judges. No new evidence is allowed to be introduced. Witnesses do not testify. Instead, the process is decided based on the panel’s review of your trial record to determine if there was an error made. The only way that record can brought to their attention is through the papers your attorney files with the appellate court. Because losing at the appellate level is typically the end of the line for your case, you want to maximize your chances of winning on appeal. Doing so requires an attorney with a specific skill set and experience.
The Law office of Douglas J. McCarty has the experience and skill required to assist you in the appellate process. If you or a loved one has lost a case in a civil or criminal court (state or federal) the best time to call an attorney is now. Our door is open. Contact us today.