Appeals

What is an Appeal?

An appeal is the legal process used to challenge a conviction or reopen a case. Most appeals are conducted when the defendant feels they have been wrongly convicted, or the plaintiff feels insufficiently rewarded. Grounds for appeal include, but are not limited to ineffective counsel, new evidence that can potentially alter or change the outcome of a case, or poor advisement regarding penalties, consequences, etc. 

How does the Appeals process work?

To start the process of an appeal a Notice of Appeal must be filed. The amount of time allocated to file the Notice of Appeal depends on the degree of the conviction. For example, the Notice of Appeal for cases involving misdemeanor convictions must be filed within 30 calendar days of the sentencing. For felony convictions, the length of time extends to 60 days after sentencing. 
Filing for an appeal can be a highly complex and intense matter. If you feel you would benefit from an appeal in the Long Island court system, it is important to seek experienced legal counsel.

The Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy understand the complexities of the court system and are committed to preserving your rights and exhausting all possible resources and strategies to provide effective legal counsel.