how long does a criminal appeal take
After the transcript has been delivered to the defendantâs appellate lawyer, that lawyer has 35 days in a non-capital case and 70 days in a capital case to prepare the Record on Appeal. The Record on Appeal explains possible legal errors that may have kept the defendant from getting a fair trial or sentence.n appellate court may issue its opinion, or decision, in as little as a month or as long as a year or more. The average time period is 6 months, but there is no time limit. Length of time does not indicate what kind of decision the court will reach.