The unincorporated community of Tres Pinos is located in the County of San Benito along State Route 25. The community adjoins the south edge of Hollister's development as of 2006. NAD27 latitude and longitude for the community are listed as 36°47′24″N 121°19′12″W / 36.790000°N 121.32000°W / 36.790000; -121.32000Coordinates: 36°47′24″N 121°19′12″W / 36.790000°N 121.32000°W / 36.790000; -121.32000 in the National Geographic Names Database. Elevation is listed as 530 feet (162 m) AMSL and the feature ID number is 1660025.

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 California

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