Q: What is appeal? If sentenced can you still get one?

1 Lawyer Answer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Appeals & Appellate Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY

A: You include four categories for your question, but do not include Criminal Law - although you mention the word "sentencing." If your matter involves sentencing, a criminal defense lawyer should be advising you. As a general matter in virtually any context, appeals are governed by short timeframes and narrow grounds. You could repost your question in the Criminal Law category and hopefully it won't remain open for a week. But you should seriously consider taking action without further delay by reaching out to criminal defense lawyers right away. You could find criminal lawyers on this site (Find a Lawyer above for Oklahoma), through your own independent searches, or you could find out if your situation qualifies for a public defender. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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