Guide
Appeals are about the record, not the rerun.
Reviewed by John D. Kirby, Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor
This guide explains notices of appeal, standards of review, and how post-conviction arguments are shaped by the existing record.
Record
What happened below controls what can be argued.
Standard
Abuse of discretion, de novo, or plain error can change the outcome.
Timing
Missing a deadline can end the case before the argument starts.
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