Which of the following is NOT true regarding the appellate process?

A$.$ The responding party is called the secondary defendant.

B$.$ An appellate court will reverse a lower court decision if it finds an error of law in the record.

C$.$ A notice of appeal must be entered within a prescribed time after judgement is entered.

D$.$ The appealing party is called the appellant.

E$.$ Only the defendant may appeal in a criminal case.