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What is the definition of an appeal in a criminal court case?

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An appeal is a request for the verdict to be reconsidered. (first option)

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An appeal is a request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision. An appeals lawyer handles cases on appeal when a party loses or is unhappy with some part of the decision made by the lower court. The appeals court reviews the record made in the trial court.
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