on appeal

idiom

—when the judgment of a lower court on a case is reviewed by a higher court

Her conviction was reversed on appeal.

Examples of on appeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Legal experts say if Trump is convicted, a realistic sentence ranges from probation to four years in prison, although Trump would likely remain free on appeal during the duration of the presidential election, USA TODAY reported. —

Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024 Langford has been dropped from the lawsuit on appeal. —

Mead Gruver, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024 That case is on appeal currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. —

Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024 Trump and supporters have also predicted that a guilty verdict would be reversed on appeal, a step that would not be necessary if he is acquitted or if there is a hung jury. —

David Jackson, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 But Rilee said the issue will be settled by the state Supreme Court on appeal. —

Holly Ramer, Twin Cities, 3 May 2024 The verdict was affirmed on appeal, but the death sentence was tossed out. —

Longreads, 2 May 2024 Cruz was originally called safe, but the call was reversed on appeal. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024 Without such a guideline to point to, the government's case would likely have collapsed, Chapman said, adding that the issue will be raised on appeal. —

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024

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