Challenging A Lower Court Decision On Appeal

Do you get a second chance if the outcome of a trial is not in your favor? In some cases, yes. New Hampshire law permits parties who lost a criminal or civil case to file an appeal with a higher court, but only under limited circumstances. Our appellate lawyer reviews the entirety of your trial, including the judge’s decisions and moves made by the opposing party (and in some cases, your original lawyer). If we determine that there are grounds for an appeal, we swiftly take action to rectify your situation. Don’t risk your future by simply accepting the court’s decision. Contact Becker Legal today to learn your eligibility for an appeal.

Appellate Lawyer

If you lose your case, you may have a second shot at a different outcome, but only if there were legal errors present in the initial trial. For example, in matters of criminal defense, inadequate representation may be grounds for an appeal. Or, maybe certain pieces of evidence were admitted for a jury’s consideration when the trial judge should have excluded them. Our appellate lawyer reviews each line of the trial transcript and judicial rulings to determine whether there were legal flaws that affected the outcome.

Appealing a case in which a verdict was rendered differs from presenting the case before a jury. The facts are usually cut-and-dried, with little room for interpretation. Our attorneys are meticulous in their attention to fine legal details, and if an error was made, we’ll spot it.

Some of the reasons we may be able to appeal your case include:

• The judge’s decisions contained significant legal errors
• The judge wrongly denied a motion to dismiss the case
• The judge improperly rejected a motion to suppress evidence
• Inadmissible evidence was introduced during the trial
• Critical evidence that should have been presented to the jury was improperly excluded
• A juror who was unfit to serve was allowed to remain on the jury
• The jury did not receive proper legal instructions
• The prosecutor engaged in misconduct that unfairly influenced the jury’s perception
• The judge considered inadmissible evidence during sentencing

We work quickly to determine grounds for the appeal and then file it within the state’s deadline. As your legal advocate, we handle all the matters necessary to rectify the defects in the initial trial, so you can get true justice.

Working With Our Experienced Appellate Lawyer Makes The Difference

If you believe there was a mistake or fundamental error made in your civil or criminal trial, it’s important to speak with an experienced New Hampshire appellate lawyer quickly, as the state sets a 30-day deadline to file an appeal. We bring our considerable legal knowledge to bear, including a deep understanding of state statutes and precedent-setting case law, to bear on your behalf.

• Firm lead attorney, Leif Becker, was named a 2020 recipient of the “Life Changer” award by Haven, the state’s preeminent domestic violence and sexual violence support and prevention agency
• Lief was named to the Union Leader’s New Hampshire 40 under 40
• Members in good standing of the New Hampshire Bar Association
• Leif received the Pro Bono Rising Star Award from the New Hampshire Bar Association
• Our firm’s attorneys are admitted to the First Circuit Court of Appeals

Learn more about grounds for an appeal in your case and your other legal options in a consultation with the Becker Legal team.

Judges don’t always get it right. The law is complex, and there are countless gray areas. That means if a court ruled against you, their decision might not be the end of the road. You may have grounds for overturning it on appeal.

Navigating a successful appeal can be challenging. The law and procedures are complicated. As a result, not all attorneys handle appeals.

At Becker Legal, our appellate law attorney understands the intricacies of this sophisticated area of the law. You can turn to us for trusted representation on appeals involving criminal cases – such as domestic violence and drug crimes – as well as civil litigation. Located in Portsmouth, we handle appeals in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.