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Can you appeal a criminal sentence in Indiana courts?
You can appeal a criminal sentence in Indiana, but the deadline is short and the rules are strict. Learn how sentence appeals work, what courts review, and when to talk with an appellate lawyer.
Sep 312 min read


Can I appeal in Indiana if my lawyer didn't object?
If your lawyer didn't object at trial, an Indiana appeal gets harder but not always impossible. Learn how waiver works, what the fundamental error exception requires, and what to do next.
Aug 2710 min read


Indiana criminal appeal standards of review
A plain-English guide to the standard of review in an Indiana criminal appeal, how appellate courts weigh trial errors, and what it means for your case. Call to discuss your options.
Aug 1212 min read


Can you appeal an unfair property division or custody ruling in an Indiana divorce?
Thinking about an Indiana divorce appeal after an unfair property or custody ruling? Learn what appellate courts can and can't fix, the deadline that controls everything, and how to weigh your options.
Aug 710 min read


What happens if you win a criminal appeal in Indiana?
If you win a criminal appeal in Indiana, you rarely walk out that day. Learn what reversal, remand, and a new trial mean for your case, and what happens next. Free consultation available.
Aug 511 min read


Can I appeal my Indiana sentence as inappropriate?
Indiana law lets you appeal a sentence as inappropriate even when the judge did everything right. Learn what the court weighs, why these appeals are hard to win, and when to call an appellate lawyer.
Jul 2911 min read


Can I appeal after a guilty plea in Indiana?
If you pleaded guilty and now want to appeal in Indiana, the first thing to understand is that an appeal after a guilty plea is a much narrower thing than an appeal after a trial. Maybe you took a deal under pressure, or the sentence came out harsher than you expected, or you have realized that no one ever explained what you were giving up. You are not the first person in Marion or Hamilton County to feel that way walking out of a plea hearing. The hard truth is that pleading
Jul 2410 min read


What is the difference between a trial lawyer and an appellate lawyer?
Trial lawyer vs appellate lawyer: what's the real difference, and how to tell which one your Indiana case needs. Call for a free consultation.
Jul 59 min read


Indiana Court of Appeals vs Indiana Supreme Court: Where your case goes and why
Indiana Court of Appeals vs Indiana Supreme Court: which one hears your appeal, when transfer is possible, and what the routing means for your case. Free consultation with an Indiana appeals attorney.
Jun 309 min read


How long do I have to appeal a court loss in Indiana?
Lost your case in Indiana? The appeal deadline is usually 30 days from final judgment. Learn how the clock works, what a motion to correct error changes, and when to call an appellate attorney.
Jun 259 min read


Grounds for appeal in Indiana
Grounds for appeal in Indiana explained: the legal errors that can reverse a verdict, why some errors are harmless, and what makes a winning appeal. Free consultation with an Indiana appeals attorney.
Jun 2311 min read
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