Court of Special Appeals / Court of Appeals

Maryland Court of Special Appeals/Court of Appeals Lawyer

Cases in Maryland's Court of Special Appeals are heard by a panel of three judges. These judges are appointed by the Governor for 10-year terms. The Court of Special Appeals decides the cases that come up from the Circuit Court. If you are interested in seeking help from an attorney for a misdemeanor or felony appeal, consider attorney Richard P. Arnold. Attorney Arnold has been representing clients since 1970. He is experienced in formulating convincing arguments that will be the basis upon which the three judges decide.

Would you like to discuss your options about appealing a criminal conviction? Contact The Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold today. Read about criminal law.

The Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold provides experienced representation in the Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals for individuals who have been convicted of crimes such as sex offenses, rape, and drug offenses.

Grounds for Appeal

There are many reasons why a trial court’s decision may be reversed or dismissed, such as:

• Judicial error – The judge gave improper jury instructions, allowed hearsay or other inadmissible evidence, excluded evidence that should have been admissible, put undue pressure on the jury for a verdict, or improperly failed to declare a mistrial.
• Prosecutor misconduct – Discrimination in jury selection, improper arguments before the jury, withholding of exculpatory evidence, or witness tampering.
• Ineffective assistance of counsel – The trial lawyer failed in their duty to provide a professional defense by inadequate preparation, exclusion of witnesses or facts, or other incompetence.

Attorney Arnold can determine if you have grounds for appeal and advise you on how to proceed. Contact our firm today to arrange your consultation.