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Have you or a loved one been convicted of a crime?

A defendant who has been convicted of a crime may have the right to appeal their conviction and sentence. The right to appeal may also be extended to those defendants who have pled guilty.

A defendant has 30 days to file their Notice of Appeal after they have been sentenced. These deadlines are very strict, so it is important to begin the process immediately.

The appeal is the next stage in the legal process after a trial where a defendant believes that an error was committed by the lower court, prosecuting attorney or defense attorney at any time during the proceedings.

Possible issues that may be raised in an appeal of a criminal conviction, include, but are not limited to:

  • Mistakes in the trial process
  • Error in allowance of certain evidence
  • Violation of the defendant’s constitutional rights
  • Defendant’s denial of their right to effective assistance of counsel
  • Harsh and excessive sentence

While these are just a few of the possible issues that may be raised on appeal, our experienced attorneys are available to help by conducting a thorough review of your case to determine all possible meritorious issues. The appellate process is lengthy, but our firm will work hard to ensure you or your loved one received a fair and proper trial.

Our experienced attorneys are available to thoroughly review your case and advise you on the appellate process. If you would like to speak to an attorney regarding your criminal law appeal, please call: 518-218-7100 or submit your inquiry online.

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New York is divided into 4 departments which hear the majority of appeals from the trial level courts.  These courts are called the Supreme Court, Appellate Division.  The 1st Department encompasses Bronx and NY County; the 2nd Department includes: Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester; the 3rd Department includes: Albany, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Madison, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington; and the 4th Department includes: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.