CRIMINAL APPEALS
If a defendant is convicted of a Class A or B
misdemeanor, or felony, he appeals from the trial court to the court of
appeals for his district. Appeals are based on errors that
occurred at trial.
An example of such an error would be the
presentation of evidence that legally was inadmissible. If such
an error occurred, the defendant could appeal on this issue. A
defendant may also ask for a new trial under certain
circumstances.
In order to be considered for a new trial, a defendant must file a
notice or appeal or motion for new trial within 30 days of the
pronouncement of sentence.
