About Practice Area
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Arizona you may be able to file an appeal or a petition for post-conviction relief (PCR). The courts are operated by people – people make mistakes. In some cases, verdicts and convictions are issued based on errors during the original court proceedings. An appeal or a petition for post-conviction relief grants those convicted of a crime the opportunity to challenge their original verdict. Rather than a new trial, an appeal revisits the evidence, arguments, and other details of the original case to ensure the defendant was treated justly and fairly. In some cases, appeals and PCRs can lead to a reversal of a conviction or even a new trial. If you feel you’ve been treated unfairly by the courts, you owe it to yourself to challenge your conviction. The attorneys at Tait and Hall have years of experience fighting for their clients in Arizona appellate courts. The appellate and trial courts are separate. You need an attorney with experience appealing and overturning convictions.
Sub Practice Areas
- Criminal Appeals & Petitions
- Set Aside & Record Clearance
- Restoration of Rights
- Gun Rights
- Marijuana Expungement
Frequently Asked Questions
An appeal is a request to a higher court to reverse a decision made by a lower court. After a judge hands down a sentence, it can feel like the fight is over. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case. In the State of Arizona, those convicted of a criminal offense are entitled to challenge the original verdict. Your appeals attorney will obtain all the records from the original court proceedings, combing each line for infringements on your rights. A review of court records can lead to a reduction of charges, a reduced sentence, a new trial, or a complete conviction reversal.
Appeals ARE:
- Reviews of original court records
- Searches for errors or omissions in the original court proceedings
- Examinations of the original case to ensure the outcome observed your rights.
- Your constitutional right
Appeals ARE NOT:
- A time to call new witnesses
- An opportunity to submit new evidence
- A guarantee of favorable outcome
- A new trial in and of themselves
The appellate court will only consider evidence included in the original court record: transcripts of the hearings and trial and motions filed by the lawyers. If your lawyer can detect any errors with the manner in which your case was originally handled, you may be able to appeal your verdict. Appeals have an incredibly short period for filing. Those wishing to appeal the verdicts handed down by Maricopa, Pima, Yuma, Pinal or other Arizona Superior Courts MUST file their appeal within 20 days of the original judgment and sentencing. If your conviction is from a city court or a justice court, that period is reduced to only 10 days. Don’t run out of time with your freedom at stake. Call Tait & Hall Attorney’s in Phoenix to discuss your appeal today.
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