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If the court of appeals finds a person guilty it is usually their last recourse. An attorney will be able to help the defendant decide what to do in the case they are found guilty.

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Where do court case that have been appealed go?

Court cases that have been appealed typically go to a higher court, often referred to as an appellate court or court of appeals. These courts review the lower court's decision for legal errors, focusing on the application of law rather than re-examining the facts of the case. If the appellate court finds significant errors, it may reverse or modify the lower court's decision, or it may send the case back for a new trial. In some instances, further appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.


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