Nevada Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction
A conviction is not the end. Appeals and post-conviction work focus on legal errors, preserved issues, and standards of review. Deadlines are strict, and the record decides what can be argued.
Free consultation. Focused strategy. Fast action on deadlines.
If you have been convicted of a crime in Nevada, and the conviction is a felony or a gross misdemeanor, you likely have a right to a direct appeal.
A direct appeal asks a higher court to correct legal error that occurred in the lower court. If the appellate court reverses, the case is typically sent back to the trial court for the next step, which often is a new trial consistent with the appellate decision.
The steps below are a general framework. Timing and requirements can vary by court, record size, and briefing schedule.
The early goal is to protect deadlines and build a clean record strategy, including transcript requests and issue selection.
For serious cases, a direct appeal takes time. Briefing alone often spans months, and the Court’s decision typically comes after the case is submitted.
Extension requests and large records can lengthen the schedule.
Appeals FAQ
How long do appeals take?
Timelines vary by court, record size, and briefing schedule. The most important early step is protecting the notice deadline and securing transcripts.
Can you appeal if you took a plea?
Sometimes, but the issues can be narrower and often turn on specific procedural problems, constitutional issues, or post-conviction avenues depending on the case.
What should I gather before calling?
The judgment date, the court, case number, and any known deadlines. If you have minute orders, the judgment of conviction, or sentencing papers, those help.
