Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 8-104
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- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) The filing of an application for sentence review under this subtitle does not:
(1) stay the execution of the sentence;
(2) affect the time allowed to file an appeal or a motion for a new trial; or
(3) affect the power of the sentencing judge to change the sentence to the extent allowed by the Maryland Rules.
(b) After an application is filed, the sentencing judge may grant a stay of the execution of the sentence pending a decision under this subtitle.