Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

appealing a judgement in a criminal case

I was convicted of one misdemeanor battery and part of my probation was to serve 90 days in jail which I thought was excessive so I didn't report for my jail term, I could not afford to appeal the case then and I have gone almost 5 years without any contact with the law, I want to know if I can appeal the 90 day sentence at this time. I have a court date on Sept. 29th and I want to know if they can hold me right then or if I can ask for an appeal and come back for another court date, I believe all appeals go the court in Spingfield and are heard by three judges.


Asked on 9/25/05, 6:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: appealing a judgement in a criminal case

Hello. After 30 days from the date of conviction, you have no appeal rights. You need

a lawyer at this time since you admit not serving

the sentence. Since so much time has passed,

the State's Attorney may be agreeable to work

out an arrangement where you will pay a fine

rather than serve a sentence. I will be happy

to answer any additional questions that you

might have.

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Answered on 9/27/05, 3:35 am


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