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If an appeal is denied, can a defendant appeal again?

If a Court of Appeals decision is not unanimous, the losing side has the right to appeal to the Supreme Court. If the case involves a “substantial constitutional question” that has not already been decided by the Supreme Court, the losing side has the right to appeal to the Supreme Court. If there is no dissent and no constitutional question, the losing side may petition the Supreme Court for discretionary review of the case.