Law Practice,
Appellate Practice
Jul. 20, 2020
Appellate law best practices during the time of COVID
Remembering some basic rules of good practice, even when acting quickly, can help obtain an expeditious and final result that survives scrutiny on appeal.
Kirstin Ault
Of Counsel
California Appellate Law Group
Kirstin is a former assistant U.S. attorney who specializes in high-stakes criminal appeals and related civil appellate litigation. Find out more about Kirstin and the California Appellate Law Group LLP at www.calapplaw.com. Appellate Zealots is a monthly column on recent appellate decisions and appellate issues written by the attorneys of the California Appellate Law Group LLP.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal and state courts in California have taken unusual steps to ensure the safety of court staff and the public while protecting the rights and health of criminal defendants. Emergency rules and orders have closed courthouses, continued trials indefinitely, and extended deadlines for critical criminal procedures. For a system that depends on the personal appearance of the defendant to guarantee funda...
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