What is an appellate brief?

An appellate brief is a written document submitted to a higher court that explains a party’s position on a case, usually after an initial trial. In Arizona, an appellate brief is commonly used in criminal appeal law to challenge a criminal conviction or other court decision. The party appealing will submit an appellate brief to the higher court that contains their arguments as to why the lower court ruling should be overturned. This document typically includes a summary of the facts of the case, the legal arguments the appealing party believes support their position, and any relevant laws or legal precedents. It may also include a discussion of why the appealing party believes the trial court’s ruling was wrong or unfair. Finally, the appellate brief in Arizona will include a request for relief from the higher court. That is, the appealing party will request that the higher court reverse the trial court’s decision and, depending on the type of case, order either a new trial or a dismissal of the charges.

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