The Court of Criminal Appeals is a specialized court in the United States that primarily handles appeals in criminal cases. It reviews decisions made by lower courts to ensure that legal procedures were followed and that the rights of the accused were protected. This court plays a crucial role in the justice system by providing a check on the decisions of trial courts. Typically, the Court of Criminal Appeals does not conduct new trials or hear new evidence. Instead, it evaluates the record of the original trial and the arguments presented by both sides. Its rulings can lead to the affirmation, reversal, or modification of lower court decisions.