Appeal procedure

Not only the defendant but also the prosecutor may appeal against the judgment by the trial court within seven days from the date of judgment. Proceedings for trials of courts of second instance is little difference from that of courts of first instance except for the formers’ some special features, such as limitations on the time to apply for examination as evidence and limitations on the grounds for filing a motion to call witnesses. When only the defendant appeals, the punishment for the convicted defendant should not be severer than the original judgment. Appeals against the judgment of court of appeals may be filed to the Supreme Court, the court of last resort, within seven days from the date the judgment is rendered. Appeal to the Supreme Court must contain one or more of the grounds specifically prescribed in the Criminal Procedure Act.