As per the DUI laws in the United States of America, you have the legal right to file an appeal against a dui conviction in higher courts either to fight for a lighter sentence or to get the conviction removed from your record. However, it is very important for you to understand that an appeal does not mean that the trial will take place once again. It just means that the proceedings of the trial that has already been conducted will be reexamined thoroughly in order to find out if the trial was conducted fairly or not. Following is a brief rundown on how to file an appeal against a conviction in a drunk driving case.