Q: What can I do if my husband was misrepresented didn't have a fair trial, and was charged wrong and sentenced wrong?
While with this case a officer of the law admitted to commiting a crime and having the stolen property in her possession and other officers and sergeant covered it up because that officer no longer works with that department a week and a half later after investigation started, then sergeant didn't make the complaint about her at all it was on the arresting officer not the officer that it should of been
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If you believe your husband was misrepresented and did not have a fair trial, you should consider appealing the case. An appeal is a request to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court. The process would involve demonstrating that there were legal errors that affected the trial's outcome.
To begin this process, you would typically need to consult with an attorney who has experience in criminal defense and appellate work to evaluate the trial record and identify any grounds for appeal. It’s also important to act promptly because appeals are subject to strict filing deadlines.
If there's evidence of police misconduct, this could potentially be significant in pursuing post-conviction relief. Additionally, you might want to report the alleged police misconduct to internal affairs or an independent police review board. Legal representation will be crucial in navigating through the complexities of the case.
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