Can a criminal conviction in Malta be appealed, and how long do I have?

Decisions of the Court of Magistrates in criminal matters can generally be appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeal in Malta, but appeals are subject to strict statutory time limits, which are relatively short, so it is important to move quickly rather than waiting to gather everything perfectly before acting. Grounds for appeal typically relate to genuine errors in how the law was applied, procedural irregularities during the trial, or, in some cases, a fundamental error in how the evidence was assessed, though appellate courts generally give some deference to factual findings made by the trial court that actually heard the witnesses directly. If you believe the court made an error in interpreting the evidence, the strength of this argument and how it should be framed for the Court of Criminal Appeal really needs a proper legal assessment based on the trial record and judgment. Given the strict deadlines involved in filing an appeal, you should contact a criminal lawyer immediately, ideally the same day if possible, to confirm the exact deadline applicable to your specific judgment and begin preparing the appeal without delay.