Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Appeal

Once a person has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced, if they appeal the sentence and have their appeal heard, is it possible they can receive a stiffer sentence than the original one?


Asked on 3/14/03, 11:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Diamond Diamond & Associates

Re: Appeal

It is possible, you can give us a call to discuss.

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Answered on 3/17/03, 1:36 pm
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: Appeal

Thank you for your inquiry. The answer is an unqualified MAYBE.

If a person appeals, and wins, typically an appeals court will remand the case for a new trial. At a new trial, the trial judge can listen to the evidence, and he or she can sentence from the minimum to the maximum. An appeal gives you another chance, but doesn't guarantee a particular sentence.

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Answered on 3/17/03, 2:30 pm


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