Do I Have The Right To Appeal A Domestic Violence Conviction?

Yes. As with any criminal case, you have the right to appeal a wrongful conviction. It is important to understand that if you pled guilty, your ability to appeal your conviction may be limited. If you did not plead guilty and were convicted of a domestic violence crime after a trial, you can appeal the verdict and the sentence. Appealing any conviction or sentence does not necessarily mean that you will get to have your conviction thrown out or even get a new trial. In order to successfully appeal a domestic violence conviction or sentence, you will need to show that you did not receive a fair trial. This can be done by demonstrating that the judge made mistakes in applying the law or that there were mistake made by the finder of fact (e.g. jury). Its always best to make sure a domestic violence case, whether in Middlesex County or somewhere else in New Jersey, is handled properly in the first instance rather than resorting to an appeal. This is why selecting the right domestic violence lawyer is so important.