The trial returns a guilty verdict, although with likely reasons for appeal.

If an accurate record of custody is not kept, then the presentation of this evidence could provide a reason for appeal.

In addition to the petition, those who attend will be able to file their reasons for appeal in the event that their post office is closed.

Because his lawyers didn't submit the statement of reason for appeal, Tokyo High Court decided not to grant them leave to appeal on March 27, 2006.

Bruce A. Morrison, a member of the panel, explained the reason for appeal rights by saying, "Lack of accountability in any decision-making structure is not tolerable."

The judges had, McNulty said, dismissed all but one of Qatada's reasons for appeal, relating to the issue of evidence obtained by torture in Jordan.

Stanley Koplik, executive director of the Kansas Board of Regents, said that if Professor Willner appealed, the board would review her reason for appeal before deciding whether to review the discharge.

The District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied Tennard a certificate to appeal on the basis that a low IQ is not a sufficient reason for appeal there was no evidence presented that Tennard's behavior was mentally retarded and that mental retardation was related to the criminal act.