If you’ve received a guilty verdict in New Orleans Louisiana, you have legal options to fight for your freedom and/or reduce your sentence. The Aubrey Harris Law Firm represents clients working their way through the appeals system and those seeking post-conviction relief throughout New Orleans. Working with post-conviction matters can be time-sensitive, and having a skilled appellate attorney who helps you protect your rights and your freedom is vital.
Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief
At the Aubrey Harris Law Firm, we provide ethical and aggressive representation for all our clients throughout every step of the post-conviction process.
What are Criminal Appeals?
A criminal appeal is a process by which a defendant seeks to overturn his or her conviction due to a legal error, such as ineffective counsel or the admittance of unlawfully-obtained evidence. Appellate cases are argued before a panel of judges, not a jury of one’s peers, and focus on the legal details of the case and the trial itself. This means that an appellate attorney must have an extensive knowledge of criminal law and, in particular, the processes for collecting and admitting evidence. Appellate attorneys must also possess great attention to detail to ensure that the case is examined from every angle.
CRIMINAL APPEALS AND POST-CONVICTION RELIEF FAQ's
If you have been convicted of a crime, call the Aubrey Harris Law Firm to discuss your case today.
Our expert team can help you navigate your options — whether that be a direct appeal or post-conviction relief.
Call or Click to Schedule a Free ConsultationWhat is Post-Conviction Relief?
Another option for fighting a guilty verdict in New Orleans Louisiana is post-conviction relief. Unlike a direct appeal, filing for post-conviction relief involves petitioning the same judge who heard the case about something that may not have been covered in the original trial. Post-conviction relief can be sought up to two years after a defendant is found guilty.
Circumstances where post-conviction relief can be awarded include:
- Changing state or federal laws
- Improper sentencing such as sentencing that exceeds maximum legal limits
- New evidence that wasn’t available in the previous trial
- Witness tampering or perjury
- Inadequate legal representation from the defendant’s counsel
- Prosecutorial misconduct
- Court lacking jurisdiction to impose sentences
Post-Conviction and Acquittals
Bear in mind that post-conviction wins are not the same thing as an acquittal. Winning a post-conviction case grants the right to a new trial or a reduced sentence. Post-conviction relief and appeals cases are complicated legal processes that involve carefully reviewing the facts and circumstances of a case as well as possessing an intricate knowledge of law and the trial process.
Contact the Aubrey Harris Law Firm Today
At the Aubrey Harris Law Firm, founding attorney Aubrey Harris draws on her experience as both a criminal defense lawyer and a former assistant district attorney for the city of New Orleans to understand all aspects of each trial. Her mission is to ensure that her clients are well represented and given the fairest treatment possible, and this unique perspective allows her to work through each post-conviction process to serve her clients with tenacious and thorough representation.
If you have been convicted of a crime, call the Aubrey Harris Law Firm to discuss your case today. Our expert team can help you navigate your options — whether that be a direct appeal or post-conviction relief.
Call our firm at 504-233-8118 to learn more.
