What to Know About the Appellate Process.

If you are unjustly convicted of a criminal offense the consequences are devastating.  It is important to understand what your options are to appeal such a decision.  Each level of the appellate court may only review arguments addressed by a lower court.  If there is any issue that may be appealed you cannot afford to miss the opportunity.

Appellate judges only consider the record of the trial court.  Most of the time it all hinges on the written briefs.  Successfully appealing the proper issues requires significant trial-level experience and substantial knowledge of legal issues that are extremely complex.  Upon that knowledge lies the necessity of being able to present a written brief precisely to the court.

If you feel that you have received an unfair conviction in your particular case please immediately contact Pinellas County Appellate Attorneys Kidder and Bennett.  They will discuss your case in detail to discover how they will appeal a bad decision by the court.  Call Nat Kidder and William Bennett today at (727) 821-8000.

Child and Elder Abuse in the St. Petersburg Area.

There is nothing more insidious than the physical or psychological abuse of someone who is unable to defend themselves.  Injury to a child or a senior citizen triggers strong emotions and anger toward the alleged perpetrator.  Fingers may be pointed too quickly by the adults who believe that their minor or parent has been abused.

Being erroneously accused of harming a child in any way is horrific and can leave the accused scarred for life.  Crimes involving a child may carry a heavy punishment of life in prison.  Abuse in the case of a child younger than age 12 is considered a capital crime in the state of Florida.

You may need a defense team that includes a death penalty qualified lawyer and two former prosecutors to fight on your side.  Kidder & Bennett serving the St. Petersburg area for more than 25 years is just such a firm.  If you have been accused of abusing a child or a senior citizen every minute counts.  For aggressive defense, contact Kidder & Bennett today at (727) 821-8000.