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.