i NEED TO KNOW THE PROCESS OF APPEAL, AND IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF RECEVING MORE TIME THEN THE ORIGINAL SENTE

Answer 1

HEY MATTERS AS SERIOUS AS THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED BY A PROFESSIONAL, I SUGGEST YOU CONTACT A LOCAL LAW OFFICE IMMEDIATELY!!!

Answer 2

Appellate practice involves challenging legal decisions made by the judge during the proceeding. During an appeal, the appellant/petitioner is stuck with whatever facts were determined by the jury.

The only grounds for appeal are legal decisions, often technicalities. That's why appellate practice is a specialized area of law.

It is possible, in rare circumstances, for an appeal to result in a higher sentence. But this would only occur if the prior sentence was declared invalid, and the case was remanded (sent back down) for another sentencing hearing.

Answer 3

The process of appeal is set by the court in which you were sentenced. The only circumstance under which you might receive a greater sentence than what you were originally given is if your appeal is successful but leads to a new trial.

That new trial would proceed as if there had been no earlier trial - and if you're convicted again, the judge would not be limited by the previous sentence.

Answer 4

Once you are Sentenced, you will automatically be eligible for an appeal. There are time constraints though, so do not wait too long if this is the route you choose to do.
You will have to show "cause" such as Counsel/Attorney ineffectiveness, etc.
If you are given an Appeal--it is as if the original sentence did not occur, and you will be given a new trial, etc.
This could very well open you up to a higher degree of punishment, but that is usually unlikely,--but not unheard of.
Proceed cautiously, and seek legal advise to ease your mind and protect your future.

Answer 5

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