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general questions

Q: What is an appeal?
A: An appeal is a process by which the events that occurred during the litigation of your case are reviewed for legal errors. If any such errors occurred, than an appeal allows you to seek a remedy for those errors.

Q: How long does the process take?
A: An appeal is, by nature, a lengthy process. You can reasonably expect that it will be more than one year before a court issues a decision regarding the propriety of the events that occurred leading to your conviction and sentence. In certain cases, that number can be lower; in some, higher. But, on average, 12 months is a reasonable expectation.

Q: What sorts of remedies are available to me on appeal?
A: That depends considerably upon what the error was that occurred in your specific case. Sometimes, it's appropriate to seek a modification of a person's sentence. Other times, pursuing a new trial will be available. Until an appellate lawyer has had a chance to review your case, it will be very difficult to say what sorts of relief is available.

Q: Will I be able to prove my innocence to an appellate court by arguing the facts of my case?
A:
Typically, the facts of your case are set by what occurred prior to commencing an appeal. An appeal is not the proper forum in which to prove one's innocence. That task is reserved for the trial courts. Instead, an appeal is a process that searches for errors of law that caused an unsound outcome.

What if I have more questions?
As with all legal matters, you are best served addressing any specific questions to a lawyer who can tailor answers to your questions about your particular case. The information above was offered simply to  help you understand in a very general way the rules that apply to all persons considering an appeal.

To have your case-specific questions answered, we recommend you contact the firm to set up an initial consultation so we can determine whether the firm can be of any assistance to you.



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1200 East Capitol Drive
Suite 360
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Toll Free: 855.481.1043
Milwaukee: 414.963.6164
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Pinix Law, LLC | 1200 East Capitol Drive, Suite 360 | Milwaukee, WI | T: 414.963.6164 | F: 414.967.9169 | E: [email protected]

Criminal defense lawyers experienced with appeals, postconviction motions, and appellate law in Wisconsin and Illinois. Criminal defense attorneys who handle Wisconsin state and federal criminal appeals, postconviction motions, and writs of habeas corpus in Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Green Bay, Brown County, Calumet County, Dane County, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Jefferson County, Kenosha County, Manitowoc County, Marathon County, Milwaukee County, Outagamie County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Rock County, Walworth County, Waukesha County, Winnebago County. Illinois state criminal appeals and postconviction motions, and writs of habeas corpus in Chicago, Rockford, Springfield, Cook County, Lake County, Lee County, and Winnebago County.

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  • Home
  • Contact
  • Who We Are
    • Matthew Pinix
    • Taylor Barnes-Gilbert
    • Joe Riepenhoff
    • Rachael Meixensperger
  • What We Do
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Civil Rights
    • Amicus partners
    • Wins
  • Where we work
  • Media Coverage
  • FAQ
    • Direct Appeal Questions
    • General Questions
    • Additional Online Resources
    • Example Filings