West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota in the United States. In July 2008, its population was estimated at 23,708, and is the state of North Dakota's fastest growing major city. The city is usually considered to be a suburb of nearby Fargo. West Fargo was founded in 1926.

Criminal Appeals Law Lawyers In West Fargo North Dakota

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What is criminal appeals law?

A criminal appeal is a formal request to rehear a case that has already been decided -- a request that a new court reconsider the decision of the first court. When one or both sides of a case that has already been decided think there was a mistake made at trial, they can file an appeal. An appeal is entirely different than a jury trial. There is no testimony taken. The court of appeals decides the case entirely upon the written briefs filed by your attorney and the offie of the Attorney General who represents the prosecution and asks that the conviction be upheld.

Answers to criminal appeals law issues in North Dakota

After conviction and sentencing, a defendant has the opportunity to file an appeal of his sentence. If the conviction...