The jury has made a decision, and the trial didn’t go your way.

Now what?

It’s frustrating and disappointing when a verdict doesn’t go in your favor. And it may seem like you don’t have many options. But you can still appeal your case with the help of an appeal lawyer. There are several steps involved with appealing a case, and it’s often a long, complicated process. But with the right federal criminal defense appellate lawyer, you may be able to consider filing an appeal. Whatever you decide, you have to move fast—you do not have a long time to brood over whether to file an appeal.

Here at Mishra X Trial Lawyers, we vigorously support our clients and ensure they have everything they need for a fair, thorough trial—and appellate—process. Based on our experience, here are some things to keep in mind when appealing your trial outcome and why you need a federal criminal appellate lawyer to get the best outcome, at least on appeal.

How do I appeal my case?

If you want to challenge the verdict of your trial, you can either challenge certain areas of the decision or the entire trial. The best reason for doing this is if there is evidence of mistakes in the jury’s decision or if you discover new evidence. If you want to appeal the entire trial decision, this could take a significant amount of time and will likely be very costly. If you’re considering appealing your case and don’t already have representation, it’s a good idea to hire an appeal lawyer. If you think your federal public defender provided you inadequate counsel, it's time to hire a private lawyer to try to improve the outcome on appeal.

What is an Appellate lawyer?

If you or your attorney believe there was any mismanagement of your case, you can challenge the verdict in the federal court of appeals—here, the Ninth Circuit. An appellate lawyer (or, more colloquially, an "appeals lawyer") handles the transition of your trial to the appellate court. They will go over your case and the trial decision in-depth to see if any errors or issues occurred during your trial. The appeal lawyer will then present your appeal to the appellate court.

Does my case qualify for an appeal?

Your verdict might qualify for an appeal if the lower court made errors during your trial or if the evidence doesn't support the verdict. Also, if your trial lawyer raised proper objections during your trial, you and your appeal lawyer can review these to see if they may qualify for an appeal as well. There are several other areas where you might be able to challenge the verdict, so it’s best to work with a skilled appeals lawyer.

What happens if I win my appeal?

If you challenge your verdict and win your appeal, this does not always nullify the verdict. However, it does offer you the opportunity to either have a new trial or another hearing. This means you and your attorney can reexamine and present your case again. While this doesn’t necessarily guarantee you will win your case, it certainly offers you another chance to either reverse or lessen the severity of your current verdict.

If you or someone you know has a trial coming up, it may be a good idea to consult with a supportive, experienced attorney team about your case. Here at Mishra X Trial Lawyers, we strive to provide our clients with the best experience possible. Contact us today to learn more.