OJ Simpson's lawyers believe they have multiple grounds to appeal his conviction as well as his sentence in spite of the fact that the prosecution has said the evidence is "overwhelming". Some of the factors that have compelled Simpson lawyers to appeal include the fact that the judge allowed testimony concerning Simpson's 1994 murder trial and the absence of African American from the jury process. The appellate process may take years and Simpson will most likely have to spend the time in jail.
In any criminal matter, whether in the appellate process or the pre-trial phase, the defense must act aggressively and quickly. In spite of the fact that our legal system is based on the premise "innocent until proven guilty", the penal process works against those charged with crimes. A good criminal trial lawyer knows how to navigate the process, deal effectively with the prosecution, and hire experienced investigators to gather the facts of the case.
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