1. Hypothetically, a defendant has been found guilty by a jury trial. The defendant still maintains his/her/their innocence, however. This defendant would like to appeal his/her/their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Note: For the purposes of this question, you may choose the specific crime/civil action in question).
   1. Explain the steps and factors that SCOTUS could consider in deciding whether or not to review the defendant's case.
   2. If SCOTUS does review the case, what three possible outcomes can occur on this appeal?