Winning Criminal Appeal Grounds

Summary

Winning a criminal appeal in New York on grounds of conflict of interest and ineffective assistance of counsel is possible but depends on the specifics of the case. Conflict of interest requires showing that the judge or DA had a significant conflict affecting trial fairness. Ineffective assistance requires proving deficient lawyer performance impacting the trial outcome. If the judge was previously a DA on an old case, it may present a conflict of interest. Consider consulting local attorneys for personalized legal advice.

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The Judge used to be the Da on a old case
It sounds like you might have a case for conflict of interest. Here are some key points to consider:
- Conflict of Interest: You need to demonstrate that the judge's previous role as a DA affected the trial's fairness.
- Ineffective Assistance: Specific examples of how your lawyer's performance was deficient and negatively impacted the outcome.
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