:eek: I am just fishing for feedback since my current situation that brings me to this site revolves entirely around the Arkansas appeals system and whether my man wins or loses his appeal in September... :help:

Hello -- Sure, appeals are won quite often. Of course, there has to be a LEGAL basis for the appeal. A lot of people get confused about appeals because they think that the appeals court will look at 'right and wrong'...not so. They look at the process by which the case was decided. The decision is secondary to the procedure.

And a trial atty is not necessarily well-suited as an appeals atty since a trial atty is more about right and wrong and convincing a jury of YOUR peers. Whereas an appeals atty understands that the appeals court justices are not going to be persuaded by a friendly demeanor and a nice smile. They just want the facts of how the case was decided. Right and wrong only play a role in the process of the trial...not the decision itself.

Bottom line, yes, people win appeals and sometimes it is very surprising WHAT can win one.

--cessna

Cessna, was wondering about the appeals you were talking about. My friend that is in Cummins has filed an appeal if he wins the appeal does that mean he can possibly come home real soon? I was also wondering how long does it take for an appeal? My friend got 40 years and just went down in April 07

FYI... just an update:

He LOST his appeal. It came back as "affirmed." We are devastated.

Your prayers and support for much needed comfort and strength are greatly appreciated by both of us at this time. Thank you.

FYI... just an update:

He LOST his appeal. It came back as "affirmed." We are devastated.

Your prayers and support for much needed comfort and strength are greatly appreciated by both of us at this time. Thank you.
FYI... just an update for you all... he LOST his appeal and will be going to serve time in prison for about 8 mos. or so.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.