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Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Criminal Appeals

The Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz

Criminal Appeals Defense Attorneys in Jacksonville, Florida

A Constitutional Right

Although the judicial system was created to obtain justice, occasionally this system does fail. When that happens the Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz is here, offering nearly 20 years of experience in helping our clients exercise their constitutional right to appeal a verdict in state and federal appeals courts. A criminal appeal is one filed after a person has been convicted of a crime. The appeal does not grant the convicted person a "retrial,” but requests that the original trial records be thoroughly reviewed by the Appellate Court for errors or unjust proceedings.

State and Federal Criminal Appeals in Florida

Those convicted of criminal charges generally have a right to appeal a verdict. However, criminal appeals rights are typically waived upon the acceptance of a plea bargain. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss your appeals rights with an experienced appeals attorney as soon as possible. The Florida appeal attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz represent clients in all types of criminal appeals in misdemeanor and felony cases.

Our Jacksonville, Florida law firm works to preserve your interests throughout the criminal appeals process. Our appeals attorneys will order the trial transcript and meticulously analyze each element within to find grounds to appeal a verdict or a sentence, such as:

  • Violations of constitutional rights
  • Improper introduction of evidence (that was restricted from trial)
  • Improper rulings on objections, motions, and other matters
  • Counsel that failed to fully and competently represent you
  • Hostile conduct of the prosecutor

Unfortunately, new evidence which has surfaced after the trial may not be introduced in a criminal appeal. However, our defense lawyers can help to appeal criminal conviction sentence enhancement on evidence not approved by the jury.

Once our client decides to file an appeal through our appeals attorneys, we will need to submit case/court transcripts and trial exhibits to the Appellate Court for review. Once our law firm determines the legal arguments for an appeal, our appeal attorneys create a comprehensive brief which analyzes the facts of your case in terms of the applicable laws. Because our Jacksonville appeal lawyers have successfully handled numerous criminal appeals and other appeals, our law firm has a clear understanding of how to create an effective appellate brief and how to present appeals arguments to the Appellate Division or the Court of Appeals.

If you believe that your trial proceeded in an unfair manner and that you have cause to appeal the decision, contact the Florida appeals attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz to discuss appealing your case.

Before a person decides to file an appeal, it is always a good idea to consult with a skilled Florida criminal defense attorney who has extensive criminal appeal experience. To be effective the appeal must provide sound arguments at a level of legal reasoning that requires proper legal training and experience. Our defense firm’s appeal lawyers know how to prepare a strategic appeal that will increase our client’s chances of success.

The Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz Effective Criminal Appeal Attorneys in Jacksonville, Florida

If you or a loved one needs assistance with a criminal appeal in Florida, do not hesitate to call the Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz at (904) 355-1999. At the Law Offices of Richard R. Kuritz, we will help you make effective decisions that will greatly impact the outcome of your case. Our law firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we are fully prepared to provide you with aggressive and reliable legal representation and defense.

The information on this Jacksonville, Florida Criminal Defense Attorney / Law Firm website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this or associated pages, documents, comments, answers, e-mails, or other communications should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information on this website is not intended to create nor does it constitute an attorney-client relationship.