Experienced Attorneys for Criminal Appeals
Unfortunately, in criminal law matters, the accused does not always achieve the results he or she hoped for in the trial court. The law is complex and juries are often unpredictable. For these reasons, an appeal is often a necessary step to protecting your freedom.
At the Adkinson Law Firm, LLC, located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, we represent people in federal and state criminal appeals as well as other forms of postconviction relief, like motions to reduce sentences or federal habeas corpus petitions.
Success in appellate or postconviction motions requires a different set of skills than at the trial court. While trial attorneys typically speak in front of a jury, appellate attorneys need to convince a panel of judges. And, while trial courts often focus on evidence, the appeal focuses only on the trial court record and possible errors in the application of law. This means that the record must be thoroughly reviewed and that the documents involved — the appellate briefs — must be meticulously written. At the Adkinson Law Firm, LLC, we are well prepared to handle these unique challenges.
Postconviction Motions
An appeal is not always the final option. Even after someone is incarcerated, a range of post-conviction motions may be available as options. These include 3.850 motions that claim ineffective assistance of counsel, alleging that a previous lawyer did not do their job, so the sentence should be set aside. These also include sentence correction and modification — correcting illegal sentences and giving credit for time served.
Contact Us
To talk with us about your appeal or postconviction options, contact a lawyer at the Adkinson Law Firm, LLC, call us at 866-936-8257 or complete our online contact form. We offer free and confidential initial consultations for all criminal charges. Credit cards are accepted.
