Yes, there is a strict time limit for appeals. The time period begins to run (or toll) when the trial court enters a final judgment. Often the time period is 45 days or 90 days depending upon the jurisdiction.

• What are some commonly alleged errors in criminal trials?
• What further legal options are available to a person once convicted?
• What factors does a judge consider in determining sentencing?
• How does a judge determine whether sentencing is concurrent or consecutive?
• What is the difference between serving sentences concurrently or consecutively?
• What is time served?
• If a defendant is sentenced to three years, how much time will the defendant actually serve?
• What is a suspended sentence?
• Does it matter if a person has prior convictions?
• What happens after a person is convicted?
• If the jury convicts the defendant, what are the defendant’s options?
• Why are jury instructions important?
• Can the jury receive written copies of the judge’s instructions?
• What happens with the attorneys proposed jury instructions?
• Where do attorneys obtain proposed jury instructions?
• What happens in the jury instruction phase of the trial?
• Is there a set time for closing arguments?
• What is the order of argument with respect to closing arguments?
• What does each side hope to accomplish with closing arguments?
• What happens in the closing argument phase?