Many of those who have been convicted of a criminal offense in California may decide to file a criminal appeal. After all, sometimes judges make incorrect rulings, prosecutors may act in an unethical manner, or jurors may not have had all the facts necessary to return a fair verdict.
In Los Angeles, in order to secure a new trial and a second chance at freedom, you must file a notice of appeal within 30 days of the time of your misdemeanor judgement or order. No late applications will be accepted, so it is critical that your appeal be filed in a timely manner.
If your crime was a felony, and a federal crime, your Los Angeles felony appeal will be filed first with the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, then, ultimately, with the Supreme Court of the United States.
For an individual charged, convicted and sentenced for a crime, knowing that they may be able to appeal gives them a second chance to achieve justice. In the appeal, if mistakes and errors are indeed found, the entire case and conviction could be thrown out.