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🛡 Understanding Criminal Appeals in Kentucky A criminal conviction is not always the final word in a case. If errors occurred during your trial, you may have the right to challenge the verdict or sentence through a criminal appeal. Appeals provide a second chance for justice by allowing higher courts to review potential mistakes made in lower courts. 📜 What is a Criminal Appeal? A criminal appeal is a legal process where the defendant requests a higher court to review a lower court’s decision for errors that may have affected the outcome. Unlike a trial, an appeal does not involve presenting new evidence or witnesses. Instead, it focuses on legal arguments about mistakes made during the trial or sentencing. ⚖ Grounds for Filing a Criminal Appeal in Kentucky To file an appeal, you must demonstrate that legal errors occurred that significantly impacted your case. Common grounds for appeal include: - 🏛 Legal Errors – Mistakes in applying the law, such as improper jury instructio...