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Can you appeal a sentencing ?

Asked on Apr 04th, 2018 on Criminal Law - Florida
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My friend was charged as Youth offender due to his age at the time of the incident , he declared him self guilty since his lawyers said it was the best option . The judge gave him 3 years in a Correctional center and long term probation.
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False Arrest Attorney serving Fort Lauderdale, FL at Gary Kollin, P.A.
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You can appeal a sentencing. However, he has 30 days from the date of sentencing to file an appeal.   Three has to be a legal ground to appeal. Not liking the sentence is not a legal reason.    
Answered on Apr 04th, 2018 at 7:54 PM

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