After you were convicted of a crime, you may wish to appeal the conviction. Under such circumstances, you'll likely also want to postpone any incarceration until the appeal is over. Although it isn't always possible, you can sometimes be released during this process. Learn more below to determine if you should seek this alternative to immediate jail time.

Can You Post Bail While Appealing a Conviction?

As part of the Constitutional guarantee that defendants are innocent until proven guilty, you generally have a right to be released on bail before a conviction. After conviction, you must prove to the judge that this is the safest course of action for you and others.

What Does the Court Consider?

Crime & Sentence

The more serious the crime, the smaller your chances are of receiving bail. In Alabama, you're not eligible to get out of jail during an appeal if you're sentenced to more than 20 years.

Criminal Record

First-time defendants are more likely to receive relief than are those with a long criminal history. Judges are less inclined to release people who have shown a pattern of repeat offenses.

Strength of the Appeal

If the judge feels your appeal has merit, they may be more inclined to release you than if it looks like it'll be an unsuccessful effort.

Other Factors

The court will consider your ties to the community, your potential as a flight risk, whether you've failed to appear for court in the past, and the risk you pose to the public.

If you were convicted of a crime and wish to appeal, contact Angela L Walker PC Law Office in Foley, AL. Attorney Walker and her team have been serving clients throughout Baldwin County for more than 20 years, amassing an impressive record of success. Visit their website to message them online or call (251) 970-2575 to schedule a consultation.