Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Appeals

I was convicted of a crime (Robbery) back in 1996 in the State of New York. I appealed my conviction at the appellate level. I received my decesion back in 1999, and my appeal was denied. My question is, can I still pursue my appeal to a higher court after all of this time? I requested a trial by jury and was found guilty.


Asked on 6/23/07, 9:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: Appeals

You needed to file your appeal of the decision within 30 days. It's probably too late, unless you can come up with a very good excuse (like an 8-year coma).

You say you "requested a trial by jury" but you don't say whether you actually HAD a jury trial. Were you found guilty by a judge or a jury?

James Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 6/24/07, 12:08 pm


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