Minnesota Criminal Appeals Attorney
An appeal is a request to a higher court asking that court to review the decision of a lower court. The Minnesota Court of Appeals reviews the decisions made by Minnesota District Courts. The Minnesota Supreme Court reviews decisions made by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. A person convicted following a court or jury trial can ask the district to overturn a verdict but these motions are rarely granted.
While working as a prosecutor, Brent S. Schafer was responsible for all criminal appeals. Brent has continued his appellate practice during the last 13 years representing clients challenging their convictions before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. If you have been convicted of a criminal offense and feel the judge just got it wrong, your only option is to hire an experienced and aggressive attorney to review the merits of your case.
If you have been convicted and are innocent or believe you did not receive a fair trial, contact Minnesota Appeals Attorney Brent S. Schafer. Call for a free initial telephone consultation today!!
A person convicted of a crime may challenge the conviction, the sentence and any pre-trial orders issued by the district court judge. There are strict timelines for the filing of an appeal. If the appeal is not filing within the time period, it generally will not be allowed. If you are considering an appeal of your or a loved one’s conviction, call today.
An appeal is based on the district court record and transcripts of the court proceedings. Neither the State nor the Defendant may introduce new evidence or testimony during the appeal. The Minnesota Court of Appeals will make its decision based upon written and oral arguments of the attorneys.
The process of writing an appeal is lengthy and in-depth. An attorney must go through every legal document filed, the testimony of every witness, and every ruling the trial judge made. This process is necessary in order to determine every significant issue that could be the basis for an appeal. This takes a substantial amount of time. Issues that are not argued on direct appeal are often considered forever waived.
Successful appeals can result in the release of a person from prison or the removal of a conviction from the record. At the very least, a successful appeal could result in the suppression of damaging evidence, a new hearing on disputed evidence or a new trial. Brent S. Schafer has been successful in releasing convicted persons from prison and is ready to help in your case. Call 612-940-0129 or toll free at -877-880-9900 Today!!
Brent Schafer practices in the following counties: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Dakota County, Scott County, Anoka County, Isanti County, Pine County, Chisago County, Goodhue County, Winona County, Wabasha County, Rice County, Houston County, Olmsted County, Fillmore County, Mower County, Freeborn County, Martin County, Jackson County, Nobles County, Rock County, Pipestone County, Murray County, Cottonwood County, Dodge County, Steele County, Waseca County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Redwood County, Nicollet County, Lyon County, Lincoln County, Yellow Medicine County, Renville County, Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa County, McLeod County, Carver County, Wright County, Meeker County, Kandiyohi County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Sterns County, Pope County, Douglas County, Grant County, Stevens County, Swift County, Big Stone County, Traverse County, Wilkin County, Otter Tail County Todd County, Morrison County, Mille Lacs County, Carlton County, Aitkin County, Crow Wing County, Sibley County, Wadena County, Cass County Hubbard County, Becker County, Clay County, Norman County, Cook County, Lake County, St. Louis, Itasca County, Koochiching County, Beltrami County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, Roseau County, Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Pennington County, Red Lake County, Kanabec County and Faribault County.
If you have been convicted of a crime and are considering an appeal, you need an intelligent and experienced Minnesota criminal appeals attorney. Brent Schafer is a former county attorney and has practiced criminal law and filed appeals for over 17 years. Brent is willing to speak with you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day if necessary. He accepts all major credit cards. You will find his fees to be reasonable and competitive with other quality criminal defense firms in the area. Call Today.