Lodge an appeal
Defense in the last instance
Expert and committed defense in appeal proceedings.
Compliance with the complex formal requirements.
Comprehensive expertise in substantive criminal law and procedural law.
- Specialist lawyer for criminal law
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- Top rated by clients
- Over 15 years of experience
- Specialist lawyer for criminal law
- Specialist lawyer for IT law
- Top rated by clients
- Over 15 years of experience
We go into extra time with you.
We are happy to demonstrate our perseverance in the appeal proceedings.
Revision in 3 steps!
Making contact and lodging an appeal
If a judgment has been passed against you and you wish to appeal against it, you only have one week from the date of the pronouncement to do so. Make sure that your lawyer files an appeal in good time. If you are not defended, contact us immediately so that we can take care of this for you.
Case review and strategy development
Even before you receive the verdict, we as criminal defense lawyers check whether procedural errors were made in the main proceedings that can be challenged. After you have received the judgment, we check it for legal errors. Based on these analyses, we develop a tailor-made strategy for your appeal. In particular, we select the legal errors on which the appeal should be based.
Reasons for appeal
The appeal must be substantiated within one month of notification of the judgment. The violation of procedural law must be objected to with so-called procedural objections, which are subject to strict formal requirements. All other legal errors are objected to with so-called substantive objections. Such legal errors are also examined by the court of appeal ex officio. Nevertheless, it is worth pointing these out with substantive complaints.
Assistance in your case
What services do we offer?
Comprehensive legal advice
- Thorough examination of the judgment and the proceedings for errors
- Realistic assessment of the prospects of success
- Explanation of all relevant legal aspects
Effective defense
- Preparation of the grounds for appeal
- Defense in the main appeal hearing
- Preparation of further proceedings before the BVerfG and EMGH
Advice in the instance
- Advising the defense counsel with a view to the appeal
- Preparation of applications for the subsequent raising of procedural objections
- Process monitoring
Personal support
- Individual support for each client
- Constant availability for questions and uncertainties
- Regular updates on the status of the process
Why are we the right ones?
Track record: With a track record that speaks for itself, we have won numerous appeal rulings in favor of our clients. We can use a large number of precedents to demonstrate how effective our strategies are in the appeal instance.
Client feedback: Our aim is either to help our clients obtain their rights or to prevent them from incurring unnecessary costs in the appeal process. The positive feedback we receive for our work encourages us in what we do and drives us to keep developing.
Individual approach: Every case is unique, which is why we offer customized solutions. We take into account the specific circumstances of your case and develop individual strategies that are tailored to your needs.
Commitment: Our team is fully committed to pursuing your request and will guide you through the entire process.
Frequently asked questions
During the initial assessment, the lawyer analyzes your case based on the information provided in order to roughly assess the chances of success of an appeal. This serves as the basis for the decision as to whether and how cooperation can take place.
The costs for a defense at SITTIG LAW vary depending on the complexity of the case. As criminal defense attorneys, we offer transparent pricing and inform you in advance of all fees incurred to avoid surprises.
SITTIG LAW strives to respond to inquiries within 24 hours. We understand the urgency of your matter and strive to communicate quickly and efficiently.
The cooperation process begins with an initial assessment of your case, followed by a detailed case review and strategy development. SITTIG LAW accompanies you through the entire appeal process, from filing to the court's decision, with regular updates and personal advice.
An appeal is a legal remedy that can be lodged against court rulings in order to review them for legal errors. In contrast to appeals, which allow a complete re-examination of the case, an appeal on points of law is limited to a review of the application of existing law.
In principle, an appeal can always be lodged. However, it will only be successful if the judgment or the proceedings are legally flawed. If you need support in lodging an appeal, we will be happy to assist you.
The deadline for lodging an appeal is one week after the full judgment has been pronounced. This period may vary only if the defendant was not present when the judgment was pronounced.
The admissibility of an appeal depends on several factors, including, above all, compliance with the time limits, the formal requirements for procedural objections and, above all, sufficient objections to procedural errors in the instance. A specialized lawyer can determine whether these requirements are met in your case and can also provide advice at the appeal stage to ensure that the necessary objections are raised. We are at your disposal.
To file an appeal, you will need the contested judgment, the case files and any other documents that prove the legal error. We will let you know exactly which documents are required.
In appeal proceedings, (practically) no new evidence can be presented, except for evidence relating to procedural obstacles. The judgment is reviewed on the basis of the evidence introduced and whether the proceedings were free of errors if procedural objections were raised.
The duration of appeal proceedings can vary greatly and depends on various factors, such as the complexity of the case and the workload of the competent court. It can take anywhere from a few months to several years.
If the appeal is lodged and successful, the contested judgment is set aside and the case is referred back to another division or chamber of the court whose judgment was set aside. A new hearing will then be held there, taking into account the appeal decision. This may result in a different judgment.
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