I was just convicted of a crime in Orange County; how much time do I have to appeal my case?

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Generally, you will be allowed to appeal any trial court decision by taking it to a higher court for review. In making an appeal, you are asserting that you were wrongfully convicted because of an error or mistake made by the court. Common errors and mistakes include, but are not limited to, juror misconduct, prosecutorial misconduct, wrongfully admitted evidence, harsh sentences, and incorrectly applied laws. As long as there is a valid legal argument that an error was made, an appeal will be allowed. California law, however, provides a very small window of time to file an appeal. If you were convicted of a felony crime, you will have 60 days from the imposition of the sentence to appeal. For misdemeanor offenses, you will have only 30 days to file.