I tackle a great question about postponing sentencing when planning to appeal a conviction. The answer isn't straightforward—sometimes you can get an appellate bond and avoid starting your sentence immediately, but that's up to the judge and higher courts.

Key Takeaways:

• Sentencing & Appeals: Postponing a sentencing hearing due to an appeal is generally not an option. However, you can request an appellate bond to delay serving your sentence while the appeal is ongoing.
• Pre-Sentence Investigation: Before sentencing, a detailed report on the defendant's background, including input from the victim, prosecutor, and the convicted individual, is prepared to help determine the appropriate sentence.
• Lengthy Appeals: The appeal process can be complex and lengthy, potentially spanning multiple levels of courts, from local courts to the federal level, and may take years to resolve.

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Recorded at Channel 511.

Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.

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