Can You Appeal a Case if You Involuntarily Plead Guilty?
In a criminal case, oftentimes a person will plead guilty or enter a plea of nolo contendere despite not being responsible for... Read More
Who Can Appeal a Court Decision?
If an unfavorable decision is rendered in a court case, you may be able to appeal the decision to a higher court... Read More
Filing a Notice of Appeal in California
If the decision of a court case does not go your way either as a defendant in a criminal trial or on... Read More
What is Appellate Law?
If you take a civil or criminal case to court and receive an unfavorable outcome, you still have legal options for a... Read More
The Civil Appeals Process in California Explained
If you have lost a civil case in California, you still have legal options to appeal the ruling. An appeal is different... Read More
Grounds for Appealing Your Child Custody Ruling
Deciding the custody of your child following a divorce is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make,... Read More
Changing a Child Custody Ruling: The Difference Between an Appeal and a Modification
The final hearing of a divorce case is where all binding decisions are made on your case before you and your spouse... Read More
Appealing a DUI Conviction in Washington
Washington state has some of the strictest laws for driving under the influence (DUI) in the country, and the penalties associated with... Read More
How Does the Supreme Court Decide to Hear an Appeal?
The Supreme Court of the United States hears and rules on a number of cases every year, but they constitute only a... Read More
Will a California Court Impose Sanctions for Filing a Frivolous Family Law Appeal?
Parties in California family law proceedings have the right to appeal orders to a state appellate court related to all major aspects... Read More