Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer

Post Conviction Remedies

Being convicted of a crime is a frightening situation, leaving a person wondering if they have any further legal recourse. Although it is highly unfortunate to be in this position, there is a degree of hope in filing an appeal, attempting a plea withdrawal or filing a Rule 35 motion. An experienced Dallas criminal defense lawyer knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and can review your case to determine whether there is a post conviction remedy that can be used to change or improve your conviction status.

Possible Remedies After Conviction

Following a conviction, it is not automatically the end of the road as to your legal options. There are several options, some of which include:

• Appeal - An appeal can be made within a certain number of days following your conviction if you feel your trial was unfair due to your attorney or the judge having made legal errors in some manner. If the state appeal fails, a federal appeal can also be made. Careful review of your entire case and trial must be evaluated.
• Plea withdrawal - A plea withdrawal can assist you if you pled guilty to the crime you were accused of but were not properly informed of the consequences of the guilty plea by your attorney. Important to note is the possibility of a stronger charge or sentence being levied after the plea withdrawal, so careful legal review is necessary.
• Rule 35 - A Rule 35 motion allows for a possible reduction in your sentence if you agree to cooperate with federal authorities in the conviction of another person. Careful negotiations with prosecutors is necessary with this remedy.

With the experienced help from the Mathur Law Firm, you may have an opportunity to fight your conviction through various post conviction remedies. Due to the technical issues involved in these remedies, having a knowledgeable and skilled criminal defense attorney is vital.

Contact a Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney to find out your options after your conviction.