If you lost a courtroom trial or pleaded no contest or guilty to a charge, you may find yourself unsatisfied with the outcome of your case. If you were convicted by trial, you can appeal your case to the Texas Court of Appeals by filing a notice of appeal within thirty days of your conviction. If, on the other hand, you plead guilty or no contest, you may only appeal if the appeal concerns the court's jurisdiction to hear your case, if the court denied one of your written motions, or if you receive express permission from the court.

If that appeal is unsuccessful, you may file an appeal with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. If you are still unsatisfied, you may request that the United States Supreme Court review your case. These two courts accept cases that may set legal precedents for other cases in the future.

Even if you cannot successfully file an appeal, you may file for a Writ for Habeas Corpus after your conviction if you believe that your constitutional rights were violated or if you think there was something wrong with the way your lawyer handled your case.

As you can see, filing for appeal can be a complex process. If you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your trial, contact the experienced Dallas defense attorneys at Grossman Law Offices and let us help you reach an acceptable conclusion.

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