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Indiana provides parties involved in legal disputes, whether it be criminal or civil in nature, with the opportunity to appeal the outcome of the case, albeit, with some exceptions. While the right to appeal is a cherished tradition, it can also cause headaches due to the extremely technical nature of the appellate practice. This can leave many with a multitude…
“We’ll get ‘em on appeal!” Sounds like a legal pep talk from a TV show, doesn’t it? While it’s true that someone who loses their court case – be it a civil or criminal trial, a trial by jury, or a bench trial decided by a judge – has a right to appeal the decision, it’s hardly a slam dunk…
One question we often receive from clients and prospective clients is “how many cases are overturned on appeal?” Unfortunately, the answer to that question depends on the type of case you are appealing. Indiana provides parties involved in legal disputes, whether it be criminal or civil in nature, with the opportunity to appeal the outcome of the case, albeit, with…
A court is a court is a court, right? No. While appellate courts are rarely featured in movies (except for a few cases on the United States Supreme Court), and there are numerous movies and shows on trial court proceedings, there is a vast difference in state and federal courts between trial courts and appellate courts. It is key to…
When mistakes are made at the trial court level, sometimes this can lead to an improper verdict or decision. Fortunately, our judicial system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. But what happens if the appeals court gets it wrong? Can an appellate court’s decision be appealed? In this blog, we…
Indiana trial court judges are generally well versed in domestic law and have a keen ability to judge witness credibility and assign weight to documentary evidence admitted at trial. However, no person, including any judge, is infallible. For that reason, every party to an original divorce or paternity case has the right to appeal their case. The same is true…
Indiana provides parties involved in legal disputes, whether it be criminal or civil in nature, with the opportunity to appeal the outcome of the case, albeit, with some exceptions. While the right to appeal is a cherished tradition, it can also cause headaches due to the extremely technical nature of the appellate process. This can leave many with a multitude…
“I want to appeal!” is a statement we hear often. However, many individual’s knowledge of appeals is very limited. This is understandable as the appeals process can be a long and confusing one, even for attorneys. When it comes to civil appeals, the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure provides a party with the right to appeal a final judgment.1 But…
Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Fortunately, our system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. Unfortunately, however, is that sometimes appeals can take a long time to decide. But what if…
Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Fortunately, our judicial system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. Whether an individual should appeal is a decision ultimately left up to that individual. However,…