After trial, a defendant is not satisfied with the outcome of his or her case and hires an attorney to request a review of the case, its verdict, and its sentence. A higher court agrees to review the case. This court most likely has ______ jurisdiction.

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An appellate court has jurisdiction to review cases and judgments from lower courts. Therefore, in this scenario, the higher court that agreed to review the case is likely an appellate court.

After Trial, a Defendant Is Not Satisfied with the Outcome