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Should I appeal my case?

5/25/2012

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If you are unhappy with the outcome of your case you need to begin taking steps to correct injustice immediately. There are strict time limits and procedural rules that must be adhered to so that your appeal can be preserved and heard. You must file a Notice of Appeal within the time allowed by law or your appeal will be dismissed. The time you have to file your appeal differs depending on the kind of case that you have and what court held your initial trial. For instance, if your case was a dependency, termination of parental rights, delinquency or other family court case heard in the district court you will only have 14 days to file your Notice of Appeal. Also, you need to understand where your appeal is going to be heard. Some appeals such as those from municipal court and others will simply be transferred to the circuit court in the county and you will get a new trial. Other appeals such as those from the circuit court or from a family court case where a record exists will go to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals or Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Still other appeals would be appealed directly to the Alabama Supreme Court. Preparing your case for appeal may also mean that you need to file other post-judgment motions with the trial court to properly preserve the record and position yourself for appeal. These motions also must be filed timely. If you are considering appealing your case call us as soon as possible. The clock is ticking and you don't want to lose out simply because you filed too late. We have the experience necessary to assess your case and guide you through the appeal process.
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4/23/2013 09:28:15 pm

These kinds of situations are common with many people! Court is our last hope and when we do not get justice from there itself we become so much disturbed! Then the only way is to give an appeal again in the higher courts.

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