Re: Appeals process
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Could someone with knowledge tell me why some people are convicted of crimes and go straight to jail while they're appealing but others just go about their lives while they go back to court.
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For most crimes - in most jurisdictions - the person who has been convicted may ask a court for bail pending the appeal, just as they may ask for bail during the trial.
But it is more difficult to obtain bail pending appeal. Basically, the defendant has to show: (1) there are meritorious issues to raise on the appeal; and (2) he is not a flight risk, notwithstanding his conviction. These standards vary somewhat depending on the jurisdiction, but that's the basics.
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