I was advised in 1981 to plead guilty to a crime I did not commit. I received 2 years probation.
As I am not guilty of this crime, I desire to appeal.
Are there any Montana attorneys interested in handling an appeal?
2006-08-15 16:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by expatmt 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
To brrobins. I knew I was not guilty of this crime before I even had any legal proceedings.
2006-08-20 17:28:14 · update #1
You need to sit down with a legal expert. There are many older lawyers who will advise you on the proper course. Montana is one of the few states that will look into your case after a lengthy time. It will go to review with a judge. He will weigh the evidence. If you win this, your alleged crime will be cleared from the books.
2006-08-22 13:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by VietVet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about an appeal..its way too late. If you live in the US u might want to try getting a pardon from the governor of the state you were convicted in. You will need a lawyer...big $$$ and clear convincing evidence of your innocence. These pardons dont happen often either.
2006-08-22 10:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by tborelli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cannot simply appeal a decision because you don't like the outcome. an appeal is only available when there was a legal reason that the outcome was "wrong" (such as a biased judge, inadequate legal representation etc)
your only course of action at this point would be to apply for a pardon
2006-08-22 22:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by canadian_beaver_77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You plead guilty. You should never let someone talk you into pleading something you're not. Don't think you can appeal a guilty plea.
2006-08-22 11:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Here's your answer or questi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that you are 15 years too late. When did you realize you were not guilty of this crime?
2006-08-20 23:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by It is . . . 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's far too late to appeal this. What took you so long to decide you wanted to fight this matter?
2006-08-16 12:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by Inquisitor-2006 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋