Baton Rouge Post-Conviction Matters Law Firm

Criminal Appeals and Probation Attorneys in Baton Rouge

In Louisiana, even if you have been convicted of a crime and/or sentenced to probation, your case is not over.  The Baton Rouge criminal defense attorneys at The Spano Law Firm, LLC, have extensive experience representing clients in appeals and probation matters throughout the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area and aggressively fight to obtain a successful result on behalf of our clients.

Criminal Appeals

An appeal is a special type of case brought to challenge a trial court's decision.  If you have been convicted of a crime, errors may have occurred during your trial that would result in your case being overturned or dismissed on appeal.  Appeals cases are very different from trials.  In an appeal, you can only argue that something wrong or unfair happened during the trial.  Your attorney cannot bring in new evidence or try arguing that you did not commit the crime; your attorney is limited to basing their argument on the trial record.  These differences mean that a good appellate attorney must have different skills from a good trial attorney.  Mr. Spano possesses these skills; he understands the basis for an appeal, how the process works and how to make a compelling argument based upon the trial record. 

Probation

Even if you have avoided jail time, you may be facing probation.  While this might seem like an attractive alternative to going to jail, you still lose many rights and must carefully follow the probation instructions you receive.  These rights may include having to abide by a curfew, maintaining employment, living in a certain place, and not leaving the jurisdiction in which you were sentenced to parole.  For more information on parole, please visit our page of frequently asked questions regarding parole.

If you violate the terms of your probation, you risk facing further punishment, including jail time.  Probation violations include traveling without permission of your probation officer, committing another crime while on probation, failing to report to scheduled meetings with your officer, and failing a drug or urine test while on probation.  If you are arrested for a parole violation, it is important to hire an attorney who understands how probation works.  Mr. Spano is adept at handling probation violations and has established positive working relationships with many judges in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. 

Experience Post-Conviction Attorneys

Your case does not end once you are convicted.  If you have been sentenced to probation, it is important to consult with an experienced Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney who can help you abide by the rules of the probation and represent you if you violate any of those rules.  Likewise, in most cases it is worthwhile to fight a conviction on appeal.  It is important to hire an appeals attorney who has real trial experience and is dedicated to achieving a positive result in your case.  Call us today at 225-341-7506 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free, confidential initial consultation.