Dallas Criminal Appeals Attorney
At any point in the criminal process, a skillful defense attorney can have an impact on the final outcome of a criminal case, even after the defendant has been convicted. However, a criminal appeal or post-conviction motion must be prepared correctly, because there are usually no second chances in the appeal process.
Success in a criminal appeal requires a special set of skills. These include knowledge of the law, attention to detail and persuasive argumentation abilities.
Ed Mason is one of a select group of attorneys in the Dallas area who handle criminal appeal and post-conviction cases. Mr. Mason has successfully handled a number of such cases as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and he has a thorough understanding of what is possible in these cases.
Contact us for a free consultation. Ed Mason can review your case and discuss your prospects for obtaining relief.
Experienced in All Aspects of Appellate Law
Ed Mason handles appellate and post-conviction cases in both the Texas state and federal court systems. These include:
Direct Appeals — A defendant has a right to appeal his case in state and federal cases, based on matters of law.
Interlocutory Appeals — An action which can be taken even before a trial. Used in cases where the defendant can be shown to be incompetent or in double jeopardy.
Post-Trial Motions — If retained in a timely manner after conviction, Ed Mason can file a motion for new trial. This may be appropriate in cases where it can be shown that the defendant did not get a fair trial, where there was defense lawyer misconduct, or misconduct by the prosecution or the prosecution's witnesses.
In your case, Mr. Mason will carefully examine the trial record and other facts and provide an honest assessment of your chances. If the basis for a successful appeal exists, Ed Mason will work diligently to succeed for you.
Successful Appellate Actions by Ed Mason
Appellate representation of a United States Border Patrolman accused of shooting a suspected narcotics trafficker while attempting to cross the Rio Grande River.
Result: Reversed in part; affirmed in part, sentence commuted by President George W. Bush.
Represented an accused bookmaker at trial and on appeal in an international betting operation based in Jamaica.
Result: Reversed and acquitted on appeal.
Secured a reversal on appeal for a bookmaker which resulted in part of the Texas bookmaking law being declared unconstitutional.
Result: Reversed and dismissed.
Free Consultation — Contact Us Today
For a free consultation with Ed Mason, Criminal Defense Lawyer, call 214-720-9050 or contact us online.
We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer calls.
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