State v. D.B.

Shocking win, frankly, for a client who lost a jury trial with a different legal team… Having hired Mr. Adkins for the direct appeal, he convinced the client to seek a stay of any jail or other punitive aspects of the sentence until the appeal is finished. While these motions are somewhat commonly filed, they are rarely granted, as judges want defendants to immediately feel the impact of a conviction. However, here, Mr. Adkins was creative in the argument, and the judge overruled a very salty State’s objection, and permitted the client to continue with his effort to obtain a new trial, or to get the matter fully reversed on appeal. A signature win! If you or your loved one needs appellate practice, North Star is among the very best in the state at this work. Contact us immediately—the timelines on appeal, and for post-conviction relief, are very tight, and jurisdictional in nature.