Federal Stay Pending Appeal Lawyers

Federal Appellate Procedures

NationwideAppellate Procedures

A stay pending appeal suspends the execution of a sentence while the appeal is pending. It prevents the defendant from having to serve the sentence before the appeal is resolved.

Requirements

Obtaining a stay pending appeal allows defendants to remain free while their case is reviewed.

  • Substantial question of law or fact
  • Not filed for purposes of delay
  • Defendant is not a flight risk or danger

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