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Client was arrested for DUI involving a crash where the Client crashed into a motorcyclist who had stopped at a red light. Our Client hit the motorcycle driver at a high rate of speed causing...
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Client charged with Robbery with a Firearm, Drug Trafficking, and False Imprisonment. The Defendant hired attorney Robert Whittel immediately. The rapid reponse investigators were immediately dispatched to gather evidence related to the case and find reasonable doubt...
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Defendant was charged with Driving Under the Influence ("DUI") and the defendant refused to submit to a breathalizer. At trial, Attorney Robert Whittel successfully...
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Defendant was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct on a minor child relative. An immediate and extensive investigation revealed many discrepancies in the evidence. Attorney Robert Whittel and co-counsel engaged in a long process of discovery and depositions. Based upon...
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Defendant was arrested for his second DUI in les than one year and blew into the intoxilizer above the legal limit of .08. Defense attorney Robert Whittel challenged the results of the field sobriety excercises and the results of the breath machine...
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Gainesville Criminal Appeals Attorney

Experienced Florida Criminal Appeals Lawyer

If you are convicted of a crime in Florida, you have specific rights to an appeal of your conviction in accordance with Florida state law. A criminal appeal must be done within a certain time frame as defined by the Florida Rules for Appellate Procedure. These time limits can vary, and it's best to consult a criminal defense attorney to ensure that the procedure is handled properly, before it expires. Florida criminal procedures and appeals are extremely technical and if you've been arrested for or convicted of a crime, you owe it to yourself and those you love to contact an attorney right away who has the experience in fighting for an appeal in both state and federal court.

If you have been convicted of a crime, Gainesville criminal appeal attorney Robert G. Whittel can take a number of steps to challenge your guilty verdict and/or to correct violations of your constitutional rights, including motions, appeals and writs. It is important to consult a skilled lawyer immediately. Attorney Whittel can advise you as to what would be the best course of action for your specific case and can provide you with excellent legal representation.

The following is a list of steps that can be taken during an appeal process:

Motion for Acquittal

Motion for a New Trial

Appeal to State Appellate Court

Petition for Rehearing to State Appeals & Writs Court

State Supreme Court Appeal

U.S. Supreme Court Appeal

State Court Habeas Corpus Petitions

Federal Habeas Corpus Petition to District Court

Appeal of Federal Habeas Corpus Petition to Circuit Court

Appeal of Federal Habeas Corpus Petition to U.S. Supreme Court

Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been convicted of a crime, this can be a very frightening and confusing situation. Not only do you lose your rights but you give up your freedom. An appeal is the only chance you have of reversing the sentence given. Attorney Robert G. Whittel is dedicated to defending your rights. He will do everything it takes to obtain your freedom once again.

Need to appeal your conviction in Florida? Contact us today!