Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

criminal law

My nephew was just sentenced to 15 years as a first time offender to 2 counts of felanious assault and 2 counts of child endangerment. The Judge sentenced him and we think his court appointed attorney did not do enough for him, as their was other evidence that was not brought up. Can he appeal the decision since he went before the Judge? And since he had an incompentent attorney who told him the best way to go way to not take the plea deal and not go in front of the Jury but to go infront of the Judge as he had a better chance of getting less time being only 20 and a first time offender. Never having been in this situation before we went with what his attorney said. What options does my nephew now have to get his sentence reduced?


Asked on 4/14/09, 8:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward DiCato Edward DiCato Attorney at Law

Re: criminal law

First, he should file and appeal. That must be done within 30 days of sentencing. That is the most important thing to do. It is possible to file some motions for reduction, but they would go before the same judge. I have sucessfully argued many cases on appeal. If you are interested, call for a price quote. The distance from Akron (my office) doesn't matter since appeals are done mainly by briefs and not court appearances ( there is only one appearance). Best regards, Edward DiCato

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Answered on 4/14/09, 10:51 am


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