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preprelaw

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family member is currently involved in a criminal case. the def. was tried and convicted. sentenced to 20 years consec. now their lawyer is saying the found grounds for an appeal. should we be worried? I dont want this to drag on for years. What are grounds for an appeal?
 


Happy Trails

Senior Member
preprelaw said:
family member is currently involved in a criminal case. the def. was tried and convicted. sentenced to 20 years consec. now their lawyer is saying the found grounds for an appeal. should we be worried? I dont want this to drag on for years. What are grounds for an appeal?

Sorry, US law only.
 

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