Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
If you believe that a conviction or sentence handed down by the Crown Court was unjust, you may have the right to appeal to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).
What Can You Appeal?
You can appeal:
- Against Conviction – if you believe the verdict was unsafe
- Against Sentence – if you believe it was manifestly excessive (i.e. too harsh) or legally incorrect
The Appeal Process
The process involves two key stages:
- Permission to Appeal
An initial application is submitted to a Single Judge of the Court of Appeal who will decide whether your case has sufficient merit to proceed
- Full Court Hearing
If permission is granted, your case will be heard by a panel of senior Judges who will review the conviction or sentence and determine whether it should be upheld, altered, or quashed
Already Have Representation?
If you were convicted or sentenced in the Crown Court, you are entitled to receive written advice on appeal from your Barrister / Higher-Court Advocate. We recommend that you contact your existing legal team first for this advice.
Concerned About the Advice You’ve Received?
If you feel you’ve been wrongly convicted or received an unfair sentence, and you're not satisfied with the advice or support you’ve received so far, we may be able to help.
Our experienced team has dealt with numerous appeals and will assess whether there are valid grounds to challenge your case.
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