Michigan Criminal Appeals Attorneys

In order to appeal a criminal conviction at the state or federal level, the court must first be convinced the procedural fairness of your trial was compromised by decisions of the sitting judge, prosecutor's office, or police. In most appeals cases, withholding evidence, misinforming jurors, perjury, or the misapplication of a rule compromises the due process protections accused persons are guaranteed under the Constitution.

At Marlinga Law Group, PLLC link to Firm Overview page, our lawyers evaluate the actions and decisions of prosecutors, judges, lab technicians, police, and others in order to determine if those convicted of a crime have grounds for an appeal. In cases involving blood evidence, hair, fibers, and evidence of sexual assault, our attorneys work with experience lab technicians and forensic experts in exposing tainted evidence and re-testing preserved samples.

If you believe your conviction was the result of a violation of due process or other errors, contact the criminal appeals attorneys at Marlinga Law Group, PLLC today. As former prosecutors, our attorneys have a thorough, comprehensive knowledge of the investigative and criminal trial process and how to uncover mistakes and errors that provide grounds for an appeal.

Grounds for Criminal Appeals

The criminal appeal lawyers at Marlinga Law Group, PLLC represent clients in state and federal appeals involving the following:

•  Tainted evidence
•  DNA testing in sexual assault cases
•  Perjured testimony
• Withholding of evidence
•  Violations of the rules of discovery
• Incorrect jury instructions by the judge
•  Misapplication of the hear-say rules

Holding Prosecutors Responsible for Police Errors

Most police departments do not have the manpower and resources to pursue every suspect, consider alternative leads, or interview every relevant eyewitness. As a result, investigators and prosecutors can find a way to rationalize the exclusion of evidence or eyewitness statements that run counter to a theory or conclusion they've already worked hard to establish.

The Prosecutor's Duty

A Prosecutor has a duty not merely to prosecute the state's case, they have a duty to see that justice is done. If they discover exculpatory evidence during an investigation, they are obligated to turn it over to the defense. At Marlinga Law Group, PLLC, our criminal appeal attorneys meticulously review actions and decisions on the part of police, investigators, and police in failing to include exculpatory evidence in their case against our client. Especially in cases involving murder, a failure on the part of prosecutors to reveal or include exculpatory evidence or verification of an alibi can be grounds for overturning a criminal conviction.

Contact the Criminal Appeals Attorneys at Marlinga Law Group, PLLC

If you believe you have grounds for an appeal, contact Marlinga Law Group, PLLC. We will evaluate your case and discuss the legal options available to you. We have the investigative resources needed to review and test evidence, track down witnesses, and expose violations of judicial due process.