Appeals & Post-Conviction

Appeals & Post-Conviction

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The Appeal and Post-Conviction Process. Finding a Lawyer:

An incalculable amount of stress and anxiety unfortunately befalls those whose family member, friend or loved one has been wrongfully convicted of a crime, or sentenced excessively.  The worst feeling of all is having to watch the world move on while the injustice just witnessed becomes yesterday's news.  "It's not supposed to happen here, in this country!"  (Sadly, it does every day.)  "Life just seems to move on for everyone else!  No one's listening!"  (No one believes this really happens, until it happens to their friends or family.)

Relief from the stress and anxiety can begin to take place once an experienced appellate/post-conviction attorney is retained.  On my YouTube page I've recorded several short videos to assist you in selecting the right attorney for your case.  Above all, you must "get in front of" at least 2-3 attorneys, so that there is a basis for comparison.  And keep the following in mind:  (1) An attorney who doesn't make time for you now, won't make time for you later. (2) When it comes to appeals and post-conviction litigation, "cheaper" is never ever a good thing.  These cases grind out for at least 1-3 years.  The small fee paid to an inexpensive lawyer will run out quickly, leaving him or her unmotivated to continue with the fighting spirit which is essential if a win is going to be procured.  (3) A lawyer who can explain the appellate/post-conviction process to you in easily-understood terms - rather than regale you with "war stories" - is your best bet.  If a lawyer can discuss these complex legal proceedings in plain terms, then that lawyer most likely has a mastery of this area of law.

No lawyer can guarantee that the injustice can be remedied.  Why?  Because every appeal and post-conviction motion is staunchly opposed by the government, and oftentimes the judiciary.  While some prosecutors will work with a defense attorney who brings them proof of an injustice, most will not.  But the right lawyer can give you and your family member or friend the best chance for success.

If you have a friend or family member fighting the battle for post-conviction relief, or if you are a lawyer trying to surmount the hurdle in the way of receiving a COA, please call this office immediately.  There are always time deadlines limiting when these claims can be raised.  If you wish to learn more about the process, call now.

Jonathan Laurans wants you to be educated as to what you may be facing.  If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime in Missouri, Kansas or Texas, or in any federal court, contact him immediately.  Visit his website at www.kansascitymoattorney.com and then call him at (816) 421-5200 for a FREE initial legal consultation.

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