Criminal Appeals

If you were convicted of a crime in Indiana, you generally have the right to appeal your conviction, your sentence, or both. A criminal appeal can challenge legal errors at trial, such as evidence that should have been excluded, jury instructions that misstated the law, or a conviction the evidence did not support. You can also ask the Court of Appeals to revise a sentence as inappropriate in light of the offense and your character, even when the judge followed every procedural step.

Anne handles felony and misdemeanor appeals, sentencing appeals, and petitions to transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court. She reviews the trial transcript and sentencing record and explains what the appellate court can and cannot do for you. The brief then focuses on the arguments most likely to matter. If you pleaded guilty, your appeal rights may be limited, and she can review your plea agreement to see which ones remain. The 30-day deadline to file a notice of appeal applies in criminal cases too, so if you or a family member was recently sentenced, call as soon as possible.