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Criminal AppealsA criminal conviction can be one of the most tragic events in your life. You do, however, have options—you can either accept the conviction or appeal. For a detailed explanation on what an appeal is, click here.
Some common grounds for appealing a conviction are: Errors in admitting/omitting evidence Misconduct by the prosecution Not enough evidence to convict Errors in the jury instructions
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How your criminal appeal goes forward depends on what sentence you received. If you received less than a life sentence in state court, you must go through what is called the fast track system. If you were convicted in federal court or received a life sentence or higher in state court, you file a traditional appeal instead of a fast track statement.
The fast track system is a much faster way of having your appeal heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. The entire process is expedited—from the requesting of the transcripts, to the time counsel has to file the brief, to the decision from the Supreme Court. The entire process usually takes between 90 and 120 days.
Traditional criminal appeals are reserved for the higher-magnitude criminal convictions. Traditional appeals permit lengthier briefing and more time to complete other paperwork, but can take over a year to receive a decision from the Nevada Supreme Court or Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The most important thing about an appeal is timing. The deadline for filing an appeal can be as little as 10 days from conviction. Contact us immediately to ensure that you preserve your right to file an appeal. If you miss the deadline, you might lose the right to appeal. We also offer assistance with criminal matters which are still at the District Court level. Click here for more information.
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