Criminal Appeal

A criminal appeal is a legal process where a person convicted of a crime asks a higher court to review and change the decision made by a lower court. The appeal typically argues that there were legal errors during the trial that affected the outcome, such as improper evidence or jury instructions. It does not involve a new trial but focuses on reviewing the case based on existing records. The higher court can uphold the conviction, reverse it, or send the case back for a new trial, potentially leading to a different outcome for the appellant.