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Article 514 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the court considers that the appeal is untimely or irregularly lodged, it declares it inadmissible.

If it considers that the appeal, although admissible, is unfounded, it confirms the contested judgment.

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Article 514

Si la cour estime que l’appel est tardif ou irrégulièrement formé, elle le déclare irrecevable.

Si elle estime que l’appel, bien que recevable, n’est pas fondé, elle confirme le jugement attaqué.

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