{"id":2,"date":"2024-04-03T17:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-06-24T01:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T01:32:48","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-av_slideshow_full-64a0b9164c8e317b9217e8d7fb641e71 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-av_slideshow_full-64a0b9164c8e317b9217e8d7fb641e71__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-222 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-222\"  src=\"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Header-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='Header' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Header-1500x430.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Header-300x85.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-37bg-1152f81e1376eb783a2d3196b0f020ab av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-luwuobzv-efc7b27e3f9c5796ea20937a598ca5f6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-luwuobzv-efc7b27e3f9c5796ea20937a598ca5f6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-luwuobzv-efc7b27e3f9c5796ea20937a598ca5f6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-luwuobzv-efc7b27e3f9c5796ea20937a598ca5f6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-luwuobzv-efc7b27e3f9c5796ea20937a598ca5f6 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-luwujp0g-1f41b97d728c6a88aa4f94bf8b8981f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Here are a list of frequently asked questions we receive about Criminal Appeals, Post-Conviction Relief and the Appeals process. Every case is unique and these answers are general answers. The answers here are not to be considered legal advice and do not in any way constitute an attorney \u2013 client relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-luwujg41-87c5d382cb6ffbe8745b66d85d1c32b8  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwuiyvs-fb8f0fd7bee2748074b110d2afe3358f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>Why hire a Board Certified Criminal Appeals attorney to represent me?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In order to become a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Appeals Attorney, an attorney must pass a rigorous examination, receive positive reviews from judges and fellow attorneys, and must have significant experience arguing appeals. An attorney Board Certified in Criminal Appeals by the Florida Bar is considered a specialist in that area of law, has the highest level of written and oral advocacy skills, and gives you or your family member the best chance of pursuing a successful appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, William Ponall is one of fewer than 30 private attorneys in the State of Florida who is Board Certified in Criminal Appeals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwujexm-5f20550c27396d95fbd96ab9c892d6c9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>How long do I have to appeal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In the Florida state courts, an individual generally has 30 days from the date he or she was sentenced to file a Notice of Appeal and start the appeals process. In federal court, an individual generally has 14 days from the date the judgment was entered in the case to file a Notice of Appeal and start the appeals process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwukm7r-e298328b9c1c1ba7c94265188d817210'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>How many chances do I get to appeal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Although there are some exceptions and there may be other avenues to seek post-conviction relief in certain cases, an individual generally only gets once chance to appeal his or her conviction and sentence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwuktdf-cc2ffc34d3f9a38da6ac6c6b32c15a66'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>How does an attorney argue an appeal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The attorney handling an appeal of your conviction and sentence will normally argue your case both orally and in writing. The written part is included in an Initial Brief in which the attorney makes arguments concerning potential errors made at trial by the trial judge or the prosecutor. The Initial Brief is normally 20-30 pages in length, but can be as long as 50 pages.<\/p>\n<p>Once the Initial Brief is filed, the Government is given the opportunity to respond in a written Answer Brief. After the Government files its Answer Brief, the attorney will get an opportunity to respond to the Government\u2019s arguments in a written Reply Brief. After the three written briefs are filed, the appeals court will normally schedule oral argument. At oral argument, the attorneys for the Defendant and the Government each generally get 20 minutes of time to argue their respective positions and answer questions from the three appellate judges assigned to the case.<\/p>\n<p>A short time after oral argument is completed, the appeals court will issue a decision on the appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwuldh7-fe048aa649b255a45be08f891d4b54a4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>How long does an appeal take?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Every case is different. However, the appellate court usually issues a decision on an appeal approximately 12-15 months after the individual is sentenced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwulqbc-f8014223c2a410d214c5714204f0c014'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>What happens if I don\u2019t win my appeal?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you don\u2019t win your first appeal, you may have other options to successfully challenge your conviction and sentence.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to pursue an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court. You may be able to file a Rule 3.850 Motion for Post-conviction Relief in a state case, or a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in a federal case. You may be able to argue that you were provided with ineffective assistance of counsel by either your trial attorney or the attorney that represented you in your appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-luwum6u2-1e31dab511678b2ceeee8a3ca066efe4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>How do I know what my options are?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Each case is unique. Please contact Ponall Law for a free consultation to explore your options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":319,"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponalllaw.com\/ponall\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}