A defendant believes that the jury's instructions on the burden of proof were incorrect, which led to an improper verdict. What is the most appropriate action for the defendant to take?
The correct action is to file an appeal arguing that the jury was improperly instructed on the burden of proof. Improper jury instructions can be a valid ground for challenging a verdict and may result in a new trial if the appellate court finds merit in the argument.
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