Gwen was convicted on embezzlement charges in state court and is serving a sentence in a state prison. She is trying to decide how to get out of prison. What would be the advantage of a direct appeal?
A) Gwen will have a constitutional right to have an attorney represent her on appeal because she has no money.
B) If the Court of Appeals rules in Gwen's favor she will have Double Jeopardy protections from being tried again.
C) Gwen will be able to present evidence that the judge ruled was inadmissible at her trial.
D) All of these are possible outcomes of filing a direct appeal.
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