Write an essay of 800-1,000 words that includes the following:
Discuss the potential postconviction relief options for a convicted criminal. For example, an appeal, a request for a new trial, or a judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
How does a lawyer make the determination of which postconviction relief options to pursue?
Why are these posttrial procedures important to a criminal defendant?
Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content.