Appeal

In the context of criminal procedure, an appeal is a legal process where a convicted person asks a higher court to review the decision made by a lower court. The individual believes there may have been errors in the trial, such as improper evidence or legal misinterpretations, which could have affected the outcome. The appellate court examines the case based on written arguments and records from the trial, and it can uphold the original decision, reverse it, or send the case back for a new trial if significant mistakes are found.