Appeals

Southern California Criminal Appeals Lawyer

When a judicial decision has been made or a jury trial verdict rendered on a criminal case, there is opportunity to file appeals for the court to reconsider a previous judicial or jury decision. However, the statutory time period in which this must be completed is very limited. If you or a loved one were convicted of a crime and are facing deportation, you must speak with a criminal defense and appeals attorney with an understanding of immigration law.

The Law Offices of Mark A. Davis represents immigrants and non-immigrants facing criminal charges, conviction or deportation in the Los Angeles area and throughout Southern California. We are here to help if you have been arrested, charged with or convicted of a deportable offense and are facing removal, loss of green card or ineligibility to enter the U.S.

Contact our office by e-mail or by phone at (626) 440-0477 or toll free at 1 (866) 4-MAD-LAW now to find out how we can help you.

Challenging Plea Agreements and Appealing Denied Motions

Since 1978, it has been California law that the court maintain a record that they have advised the defendant regarding the potential immigration consequence of the plea. Without the record, the presumption in Penal Code 1016.5, is that no advisement was given pertaining to the immigration consequences of a plea. This presents an opportunity for Attorney Mark A. Davis to challenge the validity of the plea agreement with a motion to vacate which may repeal, or withdraw, an involuntary plea.

Attorney Davis may file an appeal when a motion to vacate is denied. Motions to vacate a conviction or guilty plea allow a person to withdraw a plea agreement. Frequently, this will make an immigrant eligible for cancellation of removal. If the motion is denied, Attorney Davis is able to file an appeal for the matter to be reconsidered.

Having appeared in front of Los Angeles and Riverside County appellate and district courts, Attorney Davis has presented criminal appeals for a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. As a defense lawyer who understands immigration law, he knows the effect of conviction on immigration status.

Get M.A.D. Get justice. Don't get deported. Call us now.

El abogado y el equipo entero hablan español | Attorney Mark A. Davis and our entire office staff is fluent in Spanish