If you are interested in appealing a criminal conviction or a sentence, you can find a how-to manual for criminal appeals on the court's website here: https://www.courts.ns.ca/resources/public/representing-yourself-court (the manual is in the section entitled "Resources for People Appearing in the Court of Appeal"). You can download the manual in PDF format: The Criminal Appeal: A How-to Manual (pdf). The manual aims to help you make an informed decision about appealing a criminal conviction or sentence. Starting an appeal means you are prepared to dedicate the time, energy, focus and possibly the money to see the appeal through to its conclusion. You should not start an appeal unless you are committed to this process.