Insights from Michigan Appeals
Attorney Mark Linton:
Expert Guidance on Criminal Appeals

In Michigan, the phrase “manifest injustice” represents a powerful legal principle. It's the doorway to correcting some of the most serious wrongs that can occur in the criminal justice system. It's what the courts look for when a conviction or a plea defies basic fairness. When the result simply can't stand without shaking confidence in justice itself.   Many people file a Michigan 6.500 motion for relief from judgment under Michigan Court Rules (MCR 6.500). Proving manifest

One of the things standing between you and permanent consequences after a wrongful judgment is your right to appeal. And in Michigan,...

Why are Michigan appeals so often denied? Missed deadlines, non-final orders, or unpreserved issues are just a few of the common reasons. But a denial doesn’t mean defeat. In this guide, appellate attorney Mark Linton explains why Michigan appeals get denied—and what smart next steps you can take to keep your case moving forward.

Appellate litigation firms can help you convince higher courts to reconsider the lower court’s verdict when you feel like you were denied th