Jimmy Johns is awaiting trial for kidnapping and a second-degree sex offense. This will be his second offense. If he goes to trial, he could potentially spend 25 years in prison. Jimmy is later found guilty and sentenced to 20 years with the chance of parole after 10 years. Jimmy feels as though the judge ruled unfairly and is demanding a(n):

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An appeal is the correct choice because it is a legal process in which the defendant, Jimmy in this case, asks a higher court to review the decision of the trial court, claiming the trial was conducted unfairly or the sentence was unjust.

Jimmy Johns Is Awaiting Trial for Kidnapping and a Second-Degree