John Edwards Indicted
John Edwards was recently indicted on six counts, including charges for conspiracy, campaign contribution law violations, and issuing false statements. Edwards was indicted in the Middle District of North Carolina. He pled not guilty to the charges.
If John Edwards goes to trial and is convicted, his appeal will be heard in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The Fourth Circuit hears appeals from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. Edwards appellate attorney could raise a variety of issues in his brief, depending on what was preserved at trial. For example, his appeal lawyer could argue that there was insufficient evidence to convict him or that he was innocent of the charges. The court may also decide to hear oral arguments, therefore, Edwards federal appellate lawyer would likely travel to Richmond, Virginia to make the presentation to the court.
Edwards could still file an appeal if he decides to plead guilty, as long as his plea agreement does not contain a valid appellate waiver. He could appeal his actual term of imprisonment. For example, Edwards may argue that his sentence was unreasonable or that the court applied a sentencing enhancement erroneously.
John Edwards is facing serious charges and it will be interesting to see how his criminal defense attorney handles his case.
The Mace Firm handles appeals in the Fourth Circuit, the Second Circuit and the Eleventh Circuit. If you are looking for a New York appellate lawyer, a South Carolina appellate attorney, or a Florida lawyer who handles appeals, contact the Mace Firm.
