Get to Know the 8th Amendment.

There are certain amendments to the Constitution that most of us know.  The 2nd, the5th, the 19th the 21st, the 22nd, etc.  There are several that even a casual citizen of the United States knows at least partially.  The 8th amendment is a part of the Bill of Rights, but it is not that well known.  It protects a defendant’s right to fair bail.

Bail insures the court that the accused will show up on time for all of their scheduled appearances.  Bail must NEVER be used as a means of punishment!  It is not fair to the accused to set a bail amount that is not commiserate with the charge.  The meaning of that in the late 1700’s is sometimes lost on 21st century America.

The judicial system can set bail at whatever it sees fit.  That is why you need aggressive representation to keep the fee reasonable.  If you are faced with a criminal charge and an upcoming bail hearing immediately contact Kidder and Bennet.  They are the bail bond defense attorneys of Pinellas County.  Call right away at (727) 821-8000.

Appealing a Conviction in Clearwater and St. Petersburg

Going into the process it is important to have this mindset - an appeal is NOT a new trial or an opportunity to change the outcome of a trial SIMPLY because you do not agree with it.  What your Pinellas County attorney is doing is appealing a ruling that a judge and/or attorney have misapplied the law OR another person has acted improperly in the initial trial.

Remember that appellate judges DO NOT hear new testimony or evidence.  They are empowered to consider the court record of the original trial.  Most appeals are decided solely upon the written briefs.  To frame a proper defense in the appellate process you need to find an attorney who has significant trial-level experience dealing with highly complex legal issues.  Remember, this is your LAST court of resort.

You may be interested in appealing a criminal or family law verdict.  At that moment it is time to consult Clearwater and St. Petersburg appellate law firm Kidder & Bennett at (727) 821-8000.  Nat Kidder and William Bennett have a combined half-century of defending criminal and family law cases.  Make an appointment today to visit them at their office located at 275 - 96th. Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL.

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.