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adversarial proceedings
Opponent-driven court litigation, where one side opposes the other; prosecution seeks to convict or find defendants guilty, while defense counsel seeks to defend their clients and seek their acquittal.
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appeal, appeal proceedings
Any request by the defense or prosecution directed to a higher court to contest a decision or judgment by a lower court.
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