A criminal appeal in Florida moves quickly and allows little room for error. Deadlines are strict, legal standards are narrow, and appellate courts expect precise advocacy.
William Kent represents clients in Florida criminal appeals statewide, focusing on cases where careful appellate analysis and experience can make a meaningful difference. His practice includes direct appeals, sentencing challenges, and post-conviction matters arising from Florida state court convictions.
Cell Phone 904-662-4419
Office 904-398-8000
Email kent@williamkent.com
Florida criminal appeals are governed by detailed procedural rules and evolving case law. Success depends on identifying appealable issues early and presenting them clearly within the required framework.
William Kent has decades of experience handling Florida criminal appeals and related post-conviction proceedings. His appellate work includes challenges to convictions, sentences, and legal errors occurring from trial or plea proceedings.
Every case begins with a careful review of the record to determine whether an appeal is legally viable and strategically sound.
Florida criminal appeals may arise from jury trials or guilty pleas and often involve highly technical legal issues. Common matters include:
Sentencing errors are among the most common and most impactful issues in Florida criminal cases. Even when a conviction is upheld, a sentence may still be challenged and corrected. In appropriate cases, sentencing challenges can result in reduced prison time or resentencing.
William Kent regularly handles Florida sentencing appeals and sentence correction motions, including matters involving:
Some claims cannot be raised on direct appeal and must be addressed through post-conviction proceedings. William Kent handles Florida post-conviction matters involving:
These cases require detailed factual development, careful legal framing, and patience with a demanding process.
Florida criminal appeals are challenging, and the outcome is never guaranteed. William Kent is known for being direct about the strengths and limitations of a case while committing fully to presenting the strongest arguments available under the law.
This balance of experience and candor allows clients to make informed decisions at a critical moment. Clients and families receive clear explanations of the process, realistic assessments of potential outcomes, and consistent communication throughout the appeal or post-conviction proceeding.
If you are considering a Florida criminal appeal or post-conviction motion, deadlines may already be running.
Cell Phone 904-662-4419
Office 904-398-8000
Email kent@williamkent.com
