{"id":762,"date":"2020-03-03T16:04:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T16:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expungecriminalrecordindiana.com\/blog\/?p=762"},"modified":"2020-03-03T16:04:24","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T16:04:24","slug":"can-guilty-pleas-be-appealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expungecriminalrecordindiana.com\/blog\/can-guilty-pleas-be-appealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Guilty Pleas Be Appealed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From tattoos and vacation destinations, to job relocations,\ndivorce settlements, and more, sometimes we have instant regret after making a\nhuge life altering decision. And like the rest of us, many defendants in\ncriminal court are no stranger to this feeling. That is why defendants often\nwonder if they can take back their plea and plea differently. Unfortunately,\nthe law doesn\u2019t accommodate such requests. Continue reading to learn why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approved Appeals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

After a person is found guilty of a crime they were charged\nwith, they do not have to agree with the judge or jury\u2019s findings. Defendants\nare given the right to appeal a verdict and ask for a new trial in appellate\ncourt. This procedural right is denoted in the United States Constitution,\nArticle 7, Section 6. For this purpose, they often hire a criminal defense\nattorney who is a certified, court-recognized criminal appellate lawyer. These\nare lawyers who are certified through their state bar organizations and specialize\nin appealing convictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rejected Appeals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a defendant in criminal court, you have the right to file for an appeal to overturn the conviction, or certain perimeters of the conviction. However, if you have already agreed to and entered a guilty plea, whether you went to trial or not, there is no chance at appealing your verdict. This also applies to no contest or nolo contendere<\/em> pleas. However, in place of an appeal, you could enter a \u201cmotion to withdraw\u201d your plea, which simply means you have changed your mind and wish to plea differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filing an appeal and withdrawing a plea are two different\nprocesses. The laws and regulations for withdrawing plea deals vary greatly\nfrom jurisdiction to jurisdiction. It also differs between state and federal\nlevels, as federal court has its own unique appeals process compared to\nstate-level ones. In some states, limited indirect appeals are permitted, and\ncan be pursued without withdrawing a plea; a processed referred to as \u201cfiling a\nwrit of habeas corpus.\u201d And this process is very similar to the appeals\nprocess. Because of these variations, it is important to check with your\ncriminal defense attorney to learn your state\u2019s particular laws about such\nprocedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Clean Up Your Criminal Records in Indiana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A new law regarding criminal record expungement has recently been passed in Indiana, which means qualified individuals can have their criminal records concealed from public access. The new law is also known as the Indiana Second Chance Law<\/a><\/em>, and it involves a complicated petitioning process. For this reason, it is necessary to hire a criminal lawyer who it well-versed in the new laws to help you with your petition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call our Indianapolis criminal record expungement<\/a> lawyers at 317-636-7514<\/strong> if you would like to petition for restricted access or expunge an arrest from your criminal record in Indiana. We are happy to provide free initial consultations to discuss your case without any out-of-pocket obligations. And our rates start as low as $850!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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