When a criminal conviction has already occurred, choosing an attorney to handle an appeal is fundamentally different from choosing a lawyer to handle a case at trial. A criminal appeal in Michigan requires a Michigan criminal appellate attorney who can examine a complicated trial record, identify legal errors that may have affected the outcome, research…
Your conviction doesn’t have to be the final word. Michigan Court Rules Chapter 6 provides a legal pathway to challenge your criminal conviction even after your direct appeal rights have expired. MCR 6.500, especially, allows defendants to file for post-conviction relief based on constitutional violations, ineffective counsel, or newly discovered evidence. Whether you’re challenging procedural…
Can You Challenge a Michigan Criminal Conviction After Your Appeal? In some circumstances, yes. A Michigan Motion for Relief from Judgment under MCR 6.500 may allow a defendant to seek post-conviction relief after the direct appeal process has ended. Potential issues can include ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, constitutional violations, an involuntary plea,…
Michigan criminal appeal deadlines depend on how the case ended, the order being challenged, and the steps taken after sentencing. A conviction following trial, a guilty plea, and a ruling on a post-judgment motion may involve different deadlines and procedures. For many criminal appeals of right to the Michigan Court of Appeals, the filing period…
Received a criminal conviction you believe was unjust? A Michigan appeal might be your path to overturning or reducing that conviction, but the process is far from simple. The appeals process involves strict deadlines, complex legal procedures, and specific documentation requirements. Missing a single deadline or filing an incorrect form can mean losing your right…
