Atlanta, GA criminal defense attorney Leigh S. Schrope explains sorts of grounds are raised in State appeals. In state appeals, she focuses on a few major areas. One is objections that were preserved during the trial. Another is rulings by the court, such as whether certain instructions were properly given or withheld. Additionally, she considers claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, examining whether the attorney did—or failed to do—what they should have. These are the primary issues raised on a direct appeal.