At the conclusion of a trial, depending on the circumstances either the prosecution or the defense may appeal the result to a higher court. In general, an appeal is intended to determine
a. how to evaluate the evidence in the lower court.
b. whether the law was applied correctly in the lower court.
c. whether the evidence proved the defendant was guilty or innocent.
d. if the defendant was guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.
e. whether the trial was de novo.
B
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