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Criminal Appeals and Writs

If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime in California, you may believe that all is lost. Luckily, even if you have received a “guilty” verdict in the state of California, there are still legal options available to you.

• You have the right to appeal your conviction and ask a higher court to reverse your verdict.
• Even if the conviction was in a federal court, you are still eligible to fight for your freedom.
• If you believe that your rights were violated or that you did not receive a fair trial, it is important to obtain legal counsel immediately.

A zealous California appellate and writ attorney will be able to build the defense you need to obtain your freedom again.

California Appeals

If you believe you were wrongly convicted of a crime, you can make an appeal. An appeal is a petition made to a higher court to reevaluate your conviction or sentencing. You can either appeal the conviction itself, or you can appeal just the sentencing. The higher court will then look at the trial court to determine if an error occurred, that was grossly harmful to the defendant, and therefore, resulted in the criminal conviction. While a conviction can be rather difficult to overturn, it is not impossible, and a skilled and experienced CA appellate and writ attorney will be able to assist you in this endeavor.

California Writs

When an appeal is no longer an option, you may still be able to file a writ. A writ is considered to be an extraordinary measure, and it usually involves an individual's freedom or suppression of evidence. Through meticulous detective work, investigation, and research, your California appellate and writ attorney will be able to determine which procedural track is best for you.

California Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

In certain situations, your attorney may be able to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. This is most commonly used when a defendant wants to challenge the legality or condition of their imprisonment. There are numerous writs that may be filed, so it is advisable to consult with a California appellate and writ attorney immediately after your conviction, to explore all of the legal options that are available to you.

California Appeals and Writs—the Best Defense

For over 25 years, CA appellate and writ attorney, Abby Besser Klein, has been aggressively appealing and petitioning guilty verdicts throughout the state of California. Her high profile cases have earned her the reputation for being one of the best appellate and writ attorneys in the state.

High-profile California cases include:

• Rodney King
• Twilight Zone

As your California appellate and writ attorney, Abby Besser Klein will listen carefully to your concerns, meticulously examine the entire record of your case, and prepare a legal defense designed to obtain your freedom. There are strict time limits (statutes of limitations), however, which may prevent you from filing an appeal or a writ; therefore, it is critical to contact a California appellate and writ attorney immediately to avoid missing any critical deadlines.

Your Legal Options

If you have been denied a fair trial or wrongfully convicted of a crime, there are still legal options available to you. At the Law Offices of Ronald A. Ziff, you can rest assured knowing that you are being represented by one of the best appellate and writ attorneys in the State of California. No matter what you have been convicted of, Ronald A. Ziff and Abby Besser Klein will fight for you—and your freedom.

Contact Ms. Klein abbyklein@socalcriminaldefense.com to learn your rights and secure the best California appeals and writ defense possible.

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