Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California

Misdemeanor appeals are handled by the appellate division of the Superior Court, not by the Court of Appeal. They must be filed before time runs out, and it sounds like you have already used some -- perhaps all -- of your time. You should act right away to preserve your rights.

Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss your case. I am a certified appellate specialist (per the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization" with over 20 years of relevant experience.

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. The Courts of Appeal do not handle misdemeanor cases. Those are handled by the appellate division of the Superior Court, which is a different system with different rules and timelines.