Perry is a city in Taylor County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,847 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6,703. It is the county seat of Taylor County. The town was named for American Civil War general Edward A. Perry, who was the 14th Governor of Florida.

Criminal Appeals Law Lawyers In Perry Florida

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What is criminal appeals law?

A criminal appeal is a formal request to rehear a case that has already been decided -- a request that a new court reconsider the decision of the first court. When one or both sides of a case that has already been decided think there was a mistake made at trial, they can file an appeal. An appeal is entirely different than a jury trial. There is no testimony taken. The court of appeals decides the case entirely upon the written briefs filed by your attorney and the offie of the Attorney General who represents the prosecution and asks that the conviction be upheld.

Answers to criminal appeals law issues in Florida

After conviction and sentencing, a defendant has the opportunity to file an appeal of his sentence. If the conviction...