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File An Appeal Now

Anyone who is convicted of a state or federal crime in California, whether as a result of a jury trial, a bench trial, or by pleading guilty is entitled to appeal his or her conviction or the criminal sentence received. An appeal is the request by a convicted person for a higher court to review the case in an effort to get the conviction reversed or the sentence reduced.
After the trial court has issued the final judgment, an appeal can be filed. There are very strict deadlines and requirements for filing a criminal appeal in the state and federal appellate systems, so individuals considering an appeal should consult with a criminal law attorney as soon as possible.
To learn more about filing an appeal, click here.
California Appellate Courts
The appellate court in California consists of a panel of three judges who review a written brief (argument) presented by both the defense and prosecution. Generally, the criminal defense attorney attempts to persuade the appellate court that an error or some other factor in the original trial prejudiced the outcome of the case. If the appellate court agrees with the defense, it can overturn a conviction, change the sentence, or order a new trial.
 Appellate law is a complex, specialized area of law. James M. Crawford has many years of experience as an appellate lawyer and has helped numerous individuals obtain a just and satisfactory outcome after a wrongful or unfair conviction.
 Specialized Area of Criminal Law
As an appellate attorney, Mr. Crawford can handle the following aspects of your appeal:
    · Posting an appellate bond
    · Preparing and filing necessary writs and motions
    · Pursuance of further relief on remand
    · Post-verdict motions
Mr. Crawford will review everything that has happened in your criminal case, including the pre-trial phase, your trial, and all post-conviction issues, including motions and evidence.
 His goal is to identify any new factors that may persuade the appellate court that your conviction or sentence is erroneous, such as:
    · Insufficient evidence
    · Unallowable evidence
    · Incorrect rulings on objections
    · Errors made by the judge imposing the sentence after a verdict
    · Jury errors
 Some appeals cite insufficient representation during the original trial.
For a complimentary case evaluation with an experienced appellate attorney,
contact James M. Crawford today.

Call James M Crawford at (714) 538-0305 now.

Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690

Statictics On Wrongful Convictions In California

Do you need to file an appeal?

In California, more than 200 people have been wrongfully convicted of murder, rape, or other serious offenses since 1989; Across the country, 123 people have been exonerated and released from death row since 1973.; The average time spent in prison by persons who were sentenced to death and later found to be wrongfully convicted is nine years.; There are approximately 650 current death row inmates in California.; Since 1981, six people have been freed from death row as a result of proven wrongful convictions.; A 2004 study of over 30 cases of wrongful conviction in California indicates that African Americans have been wrongfully convicted at a much higher rate than people of other races and that the majority of wrongful convictions occur in just a few counties.
source: https://www.aclunc.org/issues/criminal_justice/death_penalty/fact_sheet_on_wrongful_convictions_in_ca.shtml

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Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690

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• Federal Bar Association of Orange County 
• Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
• Orange County Bar Association
• Irvine Chamber of Commerce
• Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Orange Chamber of Commerce
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• Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
• http://aodd.com/
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Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690

Juvenile Law

Juvenile Law

Juvenile law governs delinquency and other related matters. State statutes define which persons are under the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court. Most states define the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction in delinquency matters as 17.

When juveniles are referred to the juvenile courts, the court determines whether an adjudicatory hearing is warranted or to transfer jurisdiction to an adult criminal court.

When a juvenile judge sets the case for "adjudication," a trial is set.  In lieu of twelve jurors, juvenile court trials are done by a judge or commissioner. Therefore it is very important that you have a lawyer that is familiar with juvenile court proceedings. Only an experienced juvenile attorney will be able to object to any unfair tactics by the court and prosecutor or the presentation of inadmissible evidence.

Once a juvenile is under juvenile court disposition, the court may retain jurisdiction until the juvenile legally becomes an adult . In some jurisdictions, juvenile offenders may be classified as youthful offenders which can lead to extended sentences.  This is where the defense attorney’s experience and legal expertise will be most beneficial.

Mr. Crawford handles Orange County Juvenile cases.  If you need an Orange County Juvenile Lawyer call or contact us by email today.

Call James M Crawford at (714) 538-0305 now.

Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690

File an Appeal Right Now

 

Appellate Law

Anyone who is convicted of a state or federal crime in California, whether as a result of a jury trial, a bench trial, or by pleading guilty is entitled to appeal his or her conviction or the criminal sentence received. An appeal is the request by a convicted person for a higher court to review the case in an effort to get the conviction reversed or the sentence reduced.

After the trial court has issued the final judgment, an appeal can be filed. There are very strict deadlines and requirements for filing a criminal appeal in the state and federal appellate systems, so individuals considering an appeal should consult with a criminal law attorney as soon as possible.

To learn more about filing an appeal, click here.

California Appellate Courts

The appellate court in California consists of a panel of three judges who review a written brief (argument) presented by both the defense and prosecution. Generally, the criminal defense attorney attempts to persuade the appellate court that an error or some other factor in the original trial prejudiced the outcome of the case. If the appellate court agrees with the defense, it can overturn a conviction, change the sentence, or order a new trial.

Appellate law is a complex, specialized area of law. James M. Crawford has many years of experience as an appellate lawyer and has helped numerous individuals obtain a just and satisfactory outcome after a wrongful or unfair conviction

Call James M Crawford at (714) 538-0305 now.

Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690

James M. Crawford - OC Criminal Defense Attorney

James M. Crawford is one of Southern California's most sought after criminal defense attorneys with over 14 years of experience in criminal and appellate law. With more than 300 appeals and 50 jury trials under his belt, he is supremely qualified to handle a wide range of criminal defense cases from felony and misdemeanor crimes to state and federal appeals.
Throughout his career as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Crawford has been guided by a strong belief in justice and commitment to defending the legal rights of the accused. To arrange a no-cost consultation with Mr. Crawford,please click here.

High Profile Cases
Mr. Crawford's extensive experience and legal skill helped him obtain a reduced sentence for a non-violent offender who had been sentenced to 315 years to life in prison, the longest sentence ever meted out in the state of California for a non-violent crime. As a result of his research and investigation, Mr. Crawford was able to shave 300 years off the original sentence to bring it down to 10 years 8 months.

In 2002, Mr. Crawford took on a case in Santa Ana involving a man who had been wrongly convicted for a robbery he didn't commit and consequently sentenced to 13 years in prison. With Mr. Crawford's help, the man was exonerated and freed from prison after serving more than two years.

Education/Honors
James Michael Crawford graduated from the University of Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor at Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, CA, where he was in the top 20th percentile of his class. While studying law, Mr. Crawford received the American Jurisprudence Awards for Civil Procedure II and Corporations and was also an active member of Delta Theta Phi law fraternity. In 2006 Mr. Crawford graduated from Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College.

Professional Associations and Memberships
Mr. Crawford is an active member of numerous professional organizations including:

• NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• CACJ (California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• CPDA (California Public Defenders' Association)
• Orange County Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association

If you have been accused of a criminal offense or have been convicted of a crime and would like to file an appeal, contact James M. Crawford today to start planning a course of action.

Call James M Crawford at (714) 538-0305 now.

Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690

Criminal Law

James M. Crawford focuses his practice solely on criminal law, helping clients with their state and federal problems at all stages of the criminal law process, including:

• Accompanying and advising clients in police or prosecutor interrogations and interviews;
• Furthering the investigation of a client's arrest or case to reveal new and/or beneficial information;
• Negotiating with the prosecuting attorney to obtain a reduction or dismissal of charges;
• Representing clients in a plea bargain, probable cause hearing, other preliminary court hearings, and at trial;
• Arguing for the most favorable penalty or sentence;
• Filing appeals and other motions necessary to protecting a client’s rights

Criminal Charges Individuals who are facing criminal charges should always seek the advice of a lawyer who has extensive experience handling a range of criminal law cases and who is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused. This is crucial to obtaining the best possible outcome, particularly in cases where the penalties associated with a conviction are more severe. Criminal charges encompass both misdemeanor and felony offenses, including:
Sex offenses such as rape, child molestation, sex with a minor,
Driving under the influence, or DUI Murder, homicide, manslaughter, and related crimes Theft crimes White Collar Crimes such as fraud, extortion, and embezzlement Drug-related crimes, including possession, trafficking, and manufacturing.
Depending on the nature of the charges, a person convicted of a crime may face serious consequences including heavy fines, imprisonment, parole, and mandatory rehabilitation/counseling, among other things.
Contact A Criminal Law Attorney
James Crawford is one of Southern Californias most renowned criminal law attorneys. He provides aggressive and experienced representation in all areas of criminal law, including juvenile, federal, and appellate cases.
If you have been charged with a crime, you can turn to James Crawford for the criminal law help you need. Contact Mr. Crawford today to discuss your legal options and start planning your defense.

Call James M Crawford at (714) 538-0305 now.

Search the links below to see if your friend, family member, or loved one is currently incarcerated:

Orange County

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner%20-%20Sandra%20Hutchens/E-Services/Who%20is%20in%20Jail%20-%20Inmate%20Info

San Bernardino County

http://www.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/bookingsearch/bookingsearch.aspx

Los Angeles County

http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Riverside County

http://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

James M. Crawford

528 N. Glassell

Orange, CA 92867

Office: 714-538-0305 Fax: 714-538-0306

164 East 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Office: 909-388-2690