CFR > Title 42 > Chapter V > Subchapter B > Part 1001 > Subpart E – Notice and Appeals
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- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.