Appeals and Post Conviction Representation

Louisiana Appeals Lawyer

Violations of procedural justice that involve evidence admitted or excluded in error, witness tampering, perjury, exclusion of exculpatory evidence, lawyer misconduct, or the misapplication of a legal rule are all grounds for a criminal appeal. In each instance, compelling reasons must be provided in order to convince an appellate court to grant an appeal.

Experience developing Appeals

In an appeal, you are telling the appellate court that some errors occurred at the trial level. To build a successful case, one needs to examine every step of the trial and determine the errors. At the law office of James E. Boren, we prepare information and evidence needed in representing clients with appeals and post conviction matters. When necessary, we consult private investigators, forensic experts, lab specialists, accountants, and other professionals in analyzing the actions of investigators and the evidence used in convicting our client. We expose mistakes on the part of police, prosecutors, and judges that result in an unfair trial and a violation of due process.

If you believe legal principles were misapplied during your trial or the actions of prosecutors and police resulted in a violation of due process, contact appeals attorney James E. Boren today to discuss your case.

Grounds for an Appeal

Typically, an appeal is granted when evidence indicates due process was compromised as a result of the following:

• Prosecutor failed to hand over exculpatory evidence
• Evidence or testimony is allowed in at trial that should have been excluded
• Defense attorney was grossly incompetent
• The existence of new DNA samples or other forensic evidence not introduced at trial
• A judge fails to correctly instruct the jury
• Evidence of witness tampering or perjury
• The judge misapplies or misinterprets a principle of law

Why Experience Matters in Appeals and Post Conviction Representation

The appeals process has its own set of procedural rules, deadlines, and requirements regarding evidence and testimony. A trial, especially one involving capital crimes, is a very complex machine, whose purpose is to ensure justice is done; sometimes it breaks down. Understanding how to operate within the expectations and limitations of appellate procedure is important for leveraging your case and avoiding delays or denials. As an appeals lawyer, James E. Boren has represented numerous clients in criminal appeals at both the state and federal level.

Mr. Boren is also affiliated with the Innocence Project, a legal defense organization begun by Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld. Using modern DNA testing techniques and forensic analysis, the Innocence Project is dedicated to exonerating people wrongly convicted for crimes they did not commit. Their work has helped free people on death row, as well as numerous people wrongly convicted for rape.

Contact Appeals Lawyer James E. Boren Today

The actions of police, prosecutors, and judges deserve greater scrutiny in serious criminal cases where lengthy prison sentences or the death penalty is involved. We have the resources and experience needed to expose violations of due process and serious mistakes and errors that lead to innocent people getting convicted for crimes they did not commit.

To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact appeals lawyer James E. Boren today. If your case is strong, Mr. Boren is willing to travel and meet with you, including people incarcerated in Angola State prison and the Louisiana federal prison.