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In many criminal and civil cases, the courts get the final say. However, in some situations, you can file an appeal to overturn an unjust decision. An attorney can have the appellate court review the original outcome and potentially alter or reverse it. If you’re interested in changing the results of your recent case, here’s a guide that will explain when you can do this and how to go about it. 

When Can I Appeal a Court Decision?

If you want to appeal your case, you must have lost your trial, as only parties who were negatively affected by the decision may file an appeal. Also, it’s important to know that the appeals court only steps in when there was a mistake in the judgment. For example, the judge may have thrown out key pieces of evidence, given inaccurate instructions to the jury, or displayed a biased interpretation of the case.

In some states, such as Connecticut, cases involving minor monetary claims cannot be appealed. However, civil, criminal, and juvenile cases may be taken to the Appellate Court for review. You can even ask for another chance at justice if your case already reached a verdict or a settlement. 

How Do I File an Appeal?

attorneyTo file an appeal, you and your appellate attorney must wait until after your judgment is officiated, which may happen months after the trial ends. Once you receive the judgment in the mail, you’ll have a certain amount of time to file for a review. In the Connecticut Appellate Court, you must file within 20 days of the judgment filing.

To file a successful request, your attorney must have had time to review the facts behind the case, the laws pertaining to your situation, and the way law enforcement and the judiciary handled it. They may review court records to gather evidence that the trial was misconducted. Afterward, the forms you file will vary based on the type of case you’re appealing.

 

If you’re hoping to get a second chance on a disappointing legal outcome, turn to Renzullo & Associates Law of Litchfield County, CT. They have over 50 years of combined experience helping clients fight for what they deserve. These reliable attorneys respond to your concerns quickly and also handle complicated and unique cases, regardless of whether or not they served as your trial counsel. Visit their website to view their practice areas or call (860) 379-9885 to schedule your initial consultation.

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