If you were convicted of a felony then you may wrongly believe that your case is over. The truth is that there may be means to appeal your conviction. If you’re wondering if this is an option, then your best bet is to reach out to Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 to get started with a free legal consultation. In the meantime, read on to learn what to expect with a felony appeal.

Bail for felony appeals can be complicated

When a person is convicted of a felony that’s punishable by death, then bail pending appeal is not going to be granted. On the other hand, if you were convicted of a felony with a fine as the only consequence, then you automatically have a right to bail pending your appeal. For all other felony convictions, a criminal defense attorney must be able to prove to the courts the following:

• You are not likely to flee;
• You are not filing just to delay judgement;
• You don’t pose a danger to others or the community as a whole;
• Your appeal involves significant legal questions that could potentially result in your conviction being reversed.

The court will consider other things as well, including any ties you have to the community, family you have nearby, your employer, how long you’ve lived in your current residence or city, and whether or not you own property. They’ll consider whether or not you have a history of failing to appear for court appearances. Finally, they’ll look at how serious the crime you were convicted of was. For example, a person convicted of forgery is more likely to get bail on a felony appeal than a person convicted of manslaughter.

The time you have to appeal is limited

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to wait to file an appeal. For a felony case, you only have 60 days to appeal a conviction. There are other steps that can be taken, such as filing for expungement. However, there are very few instances in which a person can file an appeal to a felony and have it granted if they’ve waited more than 60 days. This is why we urge you to contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 as soon as possible if you believe you have grounds for an appeal.

Call us today to find out what your options are

At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we want to help ensure you have access to every legal recourse possible. If you or a loved one has been convicted of a felony, don’t give up until you get advice from a qualified criminal defense attorney. The easiest way to find out your options is to reach out to us at (949) 585-9055. We’ll start with a free legal consultation during which we’ll get the basics of your case. We can help you gather the information needed and file the appeal on your behalf. Call today to get started.