Which event must take place first in order for the appeals process to take place?

a. the supreme court rules on a case.
b. an individual is found guilty during a trial.
c. an individual appeals a sentence.
d. a case is sent to the court of appeals.

The answer is B. The losing party in a choice by a trial court in the federal system usually has a right to plea the verdict to the following highest court, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
 • In a civil case, either side may plea the verdict.
 • In a criminal case, the administration cannot plea a “not guilty” verdict, though they can plea the sentence imposed.
 • In a criminal case, the defendant may plea their verdict, and too the sentence forced.