Fighting to Overturn Unjust Criminal Convictions
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I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its Constitution.
-- Thomas Jefferson
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Vigorous Advocacy in Criminal AppealsIn criminal prosecutions, the state must properly obtain evidence and present a case while respecting the rights of those accused. We lose our liberties when our courts fail to provide these fundamental protections. Fortunately, you do not have to accept a miscarriage of justice. You can fight to protect your rights and liberty by filing a criminal law appeal. At The Powell Law Firm, P.A., we represent clients in Miami and throughout Florida in appealing criminal convictions and adverse results at sentencing. We may be reached online or by telephone at 305-508-5948 (toll free at 866-553-0467) to arrange a free consultation. The Justification for Criminal Law AppealsThere are several incidents that can justify appealing a conviction. These include, but are not limited, to: - Evidentiary errors at trial where the judge has erred in excluding favorable evidence or admitted improper evidence.
- Police misconduct, which may occur when law enforcement conducts the illegal search and seizure of a defendant's property. Misconduct can include illegal wiretaps, unlawful entry and tampering with evidence.
- Prosecutorial misconduct, such as when a prosecutor withholds exculpatory evidence, to which the defense is entitled, and which would tend to disprove guilt.
- Improper closing arguments where the prosecutor improperly shifts the burden of proof by questioning a defendant's rightful choice to not testify, to plead the fifth or request a lawyer before speaking with police.
- Custodial interrogations, where the police interrogate the defendant without providing the defendant the opportunity to speak with his attorney.
We may be reached online or by telephone at 305-508-5948 (toll free at 866-553-0467) to arrange a free consultation. The Powell Law FIrm, P.A. gladly accepts and provides referrals to other attorneys throughout Florida.
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