A person convicted of a crime by a jury or a judge is entitled to a review of the conviction on appeal by at least one higher, or appellate court. Normally, an appellate court reviews whether the trial followed the correct laws and procedures, and no evidence is presented. Some states have two levels of appeals courts. First an appeal is considered by an intermediate court; often called a court of appeals. If the defendant is still unhappy with the court's decision, it is sometimes possible to get the state's supreme court to review the case. State laws vary, but to appeal the trial court's decision, a notice usually must be filed within thirty days after the entry of judgment. A criminal defendant may appeal the finding of guilt, the sentence imposed, or both. In some circumstances, the government may seek review of the sentence imposed on a defendant after a guilty plea. In other cases, a defendant may ask the trial judge to reduce the sentence or alter the manner in which the sentence is to be served. If you want to be represented on appeal by an attorney, but are unable to afford one, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you at no charge. For more information about appeals, consult with an attorney.