Q: Hello my name is Latrise I am looking for a pro bono lawyer for my fiance.
He was sentenced to 9 yrs for DUI with gbi .he was not offered an rehabilitation or a recovery home. if there is any pro Bono lawyer that's taking new cases
A: If your fiancé was convicted after trial, or after a guilty plea, then he has as a matter of right the ability to file an appeal within 60-days of the date of judgment. If he cannot afford an attorney, he will have an attorney appointed at no cost.
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he should be able to file an appeal within the 60 day time limit.
i think a lawyer would be appt'd for him but I don't do appellate work.
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