Under Section 813 of the Criminal Code, what can be appealed?

• A. Only a conviction can be appealed.
• B. An appeal can be made of a conviction, an order, or a sentence (including prohibitions, driving, weapons, restitution).
• C. Only a sentence can be appealed.
• D. An appeal can be made of a bail decision.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that Section 813 defines the scope of appeal rights in criminal cases. It allows an appeal not just of the conviction itself, but also of the sentence imposed, and of orders that the court makes in connection with the conviction or sentence. Those orders can include things like prohibitions (for example, a prohibition from contacting someone or from possessing a firearm), driving restrictions, weapons prohibitions, and restitution obligations. This broad scope reflects that an appeal can challenge both the verdict and the consequences that flow from it.

Bail decisions, however, aren’t part of this appeal scope in the same way. They’re managed through different procedures and remedies, so including bail decisions in the appeal rights under this section would be inaccurate.

So the best choice is the one that states you can appeal a conviction, an order, or a sentence, including ancillary orders like prohibitions, driving restrictions, weapons prohibitions, and restitution.