Most people think that in many Pennsylvania criminal cases, there is nothing that can be done after you've been sentenced by the court. However, a criminal conviction can have lasting consequences upon your life in addition to the punishment imposed by the court. An appeal of your criminal conviction is possible if you act quickly. Many people appeal their convictions and sentences and receive positive outcomes. But the appellate process is a complicated process that involves short deadlines and the filing of technical paperwork that is required by the sometimes arcane rules of court