Appealing a sentence, in accordance with SB 1437, requires two things. These are: A petition; and, a resentencing hearing. The petition has to include a declaration from the petitioner that shows he is eligible for a sentence reduction. If a petitioner shows that he is eligible for a sentence reduction, then a hearing is held. At this hearing, the prosecutor has the job of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the petitioner's sentence should not be reduced.