to take a plea deal. serving a 2 year sentence (vehicular homicide) 1st degree. Serbian client who did not understand the USA laws
2007-11-06 10:17:09 · 3 answers · asked by Nichell/Nicci 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes they can appeal. The court however does not have to accept the appeal and will decide on the specifics of the case which can not be summarized in a paragraph or two.
To get the court to accept an appeal, the appeal would need to be based on something more than "he is a foreigner and did not get it". He would have to show that his legal representation was ineffective and that had he had better representation a different outcome is likely.
2007-11-06 10:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the papers that you signed when you accepted the plea state that you can not appeal.
Read the court documents, of course you can always find an attorney who is willing to take your money even if you don't stand a chance.
2007-11-06 19:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can appeal anything. However, courts are very unlikely to hear a case where the person plead guilty.
2007-11-06 19:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋