A DUI/OWI conviction can lead to devastating penalties, including possible jail time and fines, as well as potential license suspension or revocation, vehicle immobilization, and other serious punishment. These penalties are always tough to handle, but especially so when a person knows he or she did not commit the offense described by the prosecution. If you or your loved one has been wrongly convicted of a drunk driving offense, there might still be legal remedies available to you, and you should speak with an appeals lawyer in Kalamazoo as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out on the chance to improve your case result. Grabel & Associates has extensive experience handling drunk driving appeals, and we know what it takes to fight for clients who have already been convicted of a DUI or OWI offense. Call our toll free hotline now for more information on appealing a verdict or sentence in a drunk driving case, and let our Kalamazoo appellate defense lawyers advise you as you move forward with your defense.
Trial lawyer Scott Grabel is trusted by clients statewide to handle complex and time-sensitive appeals because he has a proven ability to get great results. For over 15 years, he has been leading the Grabel & Associates team and our valued clients to exceptional outcomes. Additionally, before his work as a premier private defense lawyer, Mr. Grabel worked in the state Court of Appeals. This experience combined with hands-on work in tough Kalamazoo cases provides our team with unparalleled knowledge and skill in drunk driving appeals and other post-conviction cases.
All appellate cases can be extremely time sensitive, and in some cases you may only have a few weeks to appeal your case to a higher court. In many cases, you may have the right to appeal, and want to utilize this right to the fullest extent possible. In other cases, you can ask the court to hear your case, and if you have reason to believe the lower court came to the wrong decision, you may be able to present your issues to another authority.
Call or contact our team online right away to learn more about Kalamazoo drunk driving appeals and the proven approach utilized by Grabel & Associates in tough DUI/OWI cases. We are available 24/7 for clients statewide during any stage of the defense process.
If you know that you have been wrongly convicted and that the court made an error or relied on jury or judge bias in your case, you can appeal the guilty verdict itself. In a verdict appeal, you won’t actually get a new trial, but rather will be able to present your issues with the decision in writing, and have a court review that and the original trial record. Verdict appeals are very difficult to win, and there may be other post-conviction motions available to you, depending on the specifics of your situation. Consult an attorney before attempting to take any action alone.
If you are unable to challenge the guilty verdict but still believe your sentence was unjustly harsh, it is possible to review only that portion of the decision through a sentence appeal. There are sentencing guidelines and precedents that should govern how a particular offender is sentenced, and anytime the judge strays greatly from these parameters, there may be reason to appeal. Our lawyers can help you evaluate your post-conviction and appellate options and help you work through the steps you need to take to improve your case result.
Our lawyers know how damaging a conviction and harsh sentence can be, and as a result are willing to do whatever it takes to help you avoid wrongful conviction or an excessive sentence. Under the direction of talented trial attorney Scott Grabel, our team will look at every individual detail in your case and come up with an individualized defense approach aimed at protecting your best interests. Our past results show why so many clients trust our team when everything is on the line, just as client testimonials attest to our skill level and service commitment. Don’t’ wait to start working with our appellate team.
Call our team toll free at 1-800-342-7896 or contact our firm online to learn more about our proven approach to drunk driving defense and appellate representation. We are ready now to start advising you or your loved one through a free initial consultation.