Carolyn Laney has just been convicted of mail fraud in a U.S. District Court. She is not satisfied with the judgment rendered by the court. What can she do next?

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Carolyn Laney can appeal the findings in one of the 12 circuit courts of appeals. Verdicts from district courts can be appealed to a higher court, such as a circuit court of appeals. However, the Supreme Court only considers a limited number of cases each year and is unlikely to hear an appeal unless there is a significant legal issue at stake. Appealing to a probate court would be irrelevant in this case as it deals with issues related to wills, trusts, and estates.

Carolyn Laney Has Just Been Convicted of Mail Fraud in a U.S