Defendants convicted of a city ordinance violation do not have the right to an appeal.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. They have a limited right
• D. They have a right if certain conditions apply

Answer: (B)

Defendants can generally appeal a city ordinance conviction because such offenses are criminal or quasi-criminal in nature, and convictions in these cases carry an appeal right to a higher court. The appeal process typically focuses on errors of law or procedure (for example, improper admission of evidence or incorrect jury instructions) rather than re-litigating all facts. While the exact scope and availability of the appeal can vary by jurisdiction and some offenses may have more limited review, it is not correct to say there is no right to appeal. That’s why the statement is false.