I cant go into much detail, but a man who killed my brother is in court tomorrow. We suspect he is just going to get a suspended sentence. How do we go about setting up an appeal?
2007-01-09 08:14:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hi Fluffy,
Please accept my condolences for your tragic loss.
Nothing can be done until sentence is passed. The CPS must then appeal against sentence as being too lienient if this happens.
I hope you get a reasonably satisfactory outcome.
Good luck
2007-01-09 23:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no right of appeal. The Prosecution can appeal on rare occasions where it seems that there has been a miscarriage of justice, but this is a matter for them and you shouldn't get involved. What you can do is bring a civil action in damages. It is of little comfort to receive monetary compensation when you would so much rather have your brother well and alive, but if this man is in good employment and at liberty, he will be in a better position to pay compensation to the family.
2007-01-09 10:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you can't appeal, only the criminal can appeal his sentence (just another case of the criminal having more rights than victims in this country -- disgusting). You can sue him in civil court, if only to make his life more miserable. You should also have the opportunity to plead before the court for a stiffer penalty -- they usually let family members do that in murder cases.
Other options would be to embarrass the court into doling out a more reasonable penalty. Call the local TV station and newspapers to make them aware of this injustice. Call people like Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, et al... they love to nail judges when they are being too lenient. Write letters to judges, Congressmen, Senators, newspapers, state prosecuters, etc to try and get someone to step in and make this right.
Sorry for your loss and good luck nailing the loser.
2007-01-09 08:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about his criminal case the only appeal is by the State. I recommend you contact the prosecutor and ask if you can give a victim impact statement. You can also urge him to appeal but the decision is not yours.
2007-01-09 08:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write a letter stating your urgence why is he going to get a suspended sentence if hes MURDERED your brother for gods ache surely the judge will see through the crook its a tricky one as i havent been in such a situation good luck anyway and i hope the killers will be brought to justice for you and your family good luck
2007-01-09 08:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by x-..lauren..-x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh honey i really dont know. Do you have a solicitor ? Ask someone tomorrow be a little cheeky. I really hope it goes your way although it will not bring your dear Brother back. x Good luck
2007-01-09 08:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult a lawyer or public defender to see waht can be done and if so- what is the sentence he can get.
2007-01-09 08:17:46 · answer #7 · answered by Cheesy Stuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just be glad if you get a guilty verdict for the culprit.
2007-01-09 11:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by breezinabout 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
f-uck you, DETAILS
2007-01-09 08:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋