An appeal is a request to a higher court to review a lower court’s decision. An appeal can be based on errors of law or fact, or on the grounds that the lower court abused its discretion. In some cases, an appeal may also be based on new evidence that was not available at the time of the original trial.
Appeals are an important part of the legal system, as they allow defendants to challenge convictions and sentences that they believe are unjust. Appeals can also help to ensure that the law is applied fairly and consistently.