§ 1466 An appeal may be taken from a judgment or order, in an infraction or …
§ 1467 An appeal from a judgment of conviction does not stay the execution …
§ 1468 Appeals to the appellate divisions of superior courts shall be taken, …
§ 1469 Upon appeal by the people the reviewing court may review any question …

Terms Used In California Codes > Penal Code > Part 2 > Title 11 > Chapter 2 - Appeals In Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases

  • 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.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • District: as used in this part , means the Southern California Rapid Transit District. See California Public Utilities Code 30004
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.