Edward J. RymszaMar 31, 20221 min readCriminal AppealsWhy are people of color disproportionately incarcerated?There is concern about the significantly higher number of convictions and resulting incarcerations for people of color compared to other...
Edward J. RymszaFeb 4, 20222 min readCriminal AppealsThe appeals process: What is prosecutorial misconduct?Prosecutors have a duty to convict guilty people and protect the innocent. They must consider the interests of all parties and respect...
Edward J. RymszaFeb 18, 20212 min readCriminal Appeals3 reasons the court accepts an appeal post-convictionWhen a defendant receives a sentence due to a faulty court proceeding, the court may accept an application for an appeal. The defendant...
Edward J. RymszaSep 2, 20202 min readCriminal AppealsHow can you appeal a criminal case in federal court?In a federal criminal trial, the government initiates the case alongside law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Attorney represents the...
Edward J. RymszaOct 18, 20182 min readCriminal AppealsHow to get a conviction reversedPeople in Pennsylvania who have been convicted of a crime or who have pled guilty to a crime may file an appeal to have their guilty...
Edward J. RymszaDec 28, 20172 min readCriminal AppealsUnderstanding the appeals processIf a Pennsylvania resident or any other American receives an unfavorable ruling in a criminal case, it may be appealed. The number of...