Can a Not Guilty Verdict Be Appealed in Michigan? What Victims and Families Deserve to Know Can a not guilty verdict be appealed in Michigan? That’s the question echoing in your mind. The jury didn’t see what you saw, despite what seemed like overwhelming evidence. The person you believe caused deep, lasting harm is now walking free — and you’re left wondering if this could really be the end. The jury didn’t see what you saw, despite what seemed like overwhelming evidence. Th