Criminal Appeals and Postconviction Relief
Appellate courts are an integral part of the judicial system, providing a check on the legal errors that can occur at the trial court level. If you have been charged with a crime, not only should your attorney be prepared for a criminal trial; he or she should also be prepared for any necessary appeals and postconviction proceedings.
At Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley in San Antonio, our criminal defense lawyers work hard to prepare a safety net in case you are convicted of a crime. If there are any trial court actions or decisions that can be appealed or challenged, we will do so and present our arguments in the manner most favorable to your interests.
If you have been convicted of a crime, you need an experienced appeals lawyer on your side. Contact us for a free initial phone consultation with one of our attorneys.
Sorting Out the Complexities to Identify Opportunities
At Goldstein, Goldstein & Hilley, our criminal defense attorneys know the procedures for appeals and postconviction proceedings inside and out. We have extensive experience with brief-writing and oral presentation to appeals courts across the country.
Appeals are a very complex area of law. It is not enough that a lower court made an error; criminal defense attorneys need to ensure that those errors are preserved in the record so they can be appealed or challenged.
We work meticulously to ensure preservation of legal challenges that can be raised on appeal. We are also experienced at arguing issues such as procedural default and the presumption of correctness with regard to prior judicial review.
Taking Your Case to the Supreme Court If Necessary
Many people do not realize that there are a significant number of issues that arise at a number of points during a criminal trial that can be appealed by defense attorneys all the way up to the Supreme Court of the U.S. This is true whether your case is in the Texas state courts or the federal courts.
Our attorneys have an in-depth understanding of the appeals process that allows us to determine, at each stage, where a case should go next. We are experienced with a variety of appeal and postconviction writs, including habeas corpus, corum novis and mandamus.
From the very beginning of your criminal defense, your lawyers should be prepared for the possibility that you will need to appeal adverse rulings. Contact us to get the safety net you need.
