When a person is found guilty of a crime that they did not commit they often appeal the court’s decision. A criminal appeals attorney tries to persuade a higher court system to take a second look at the decision that was made by the trial court. During the appeal process, the criminal appeals attorney will try to establish the reasons why their client should be afforded a new trial. They will offer up legal arguments to show the higher court what things were done or were not done in the original trial that caused their client to be falsely convicted.