Appeals Against Conviction/Sentence

A successful appeal can be made against your conviction if it can be shown to be unsafe. Your conviction may be unsafe if, for example, the judge applied incorrect law or new facts come to light after your trial. An appeal against sentence can be made where the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive.

An appeal can be made at any time, even if you have already appealed in the past. The process of an appeal requires specialist legal advice as your appeal may involve the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal or the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

An appeal should only be lodged if you have 'grounds' for an appeal. At JMW our specialist lawyers will analyse your case and give you straightforward advice, clearly stating your prospect of success.