A criminal appeal is a formal request to rehear a case that has already been decided -- a request that a new court reconsider the decision of the first court. When one or both sides of a case that has already been decided think there was a mistake made at trial, they can file an appeal. An appeal is entirely different than a jury trial. There is no testimony taken. The court of appeals decides the case entirely upon the written briefs filed by your attorney and the offie of the Attorney General who represents the prosecution and asks that the conviction be upheld.
Ulen is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Branch of the Wild Rice River. The population was 532 at the 2000 census. Near this small community, what is believed to be an authentic Viking sword was found in a field. The sword is currently on display in a museum. See Ulen sword for more detailed information.