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Question #: 53
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following statements about the appeals process in criminal cases is MOST ACCURATE?

  • A. Appellate courts will usually reverse a conviction even if the trial court's error did not affect the outcome of the case.
  • B. In civil law jurisdictions, appellate courts are generally not permitted to make their own legal conclusions when reviewing a case.
  • C. Appellate courts will usually hear an appeal even if the petition was not filed in a timely manner.
  • D. In common law jurisdictions, appellate courts are generally not permitted to make their own factual determinations when reviewing a case.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by vynyfulu at April 5, 2025, 1:01 p.m.

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_denw
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Selected Answer: D
In common law jurisdictions, appellate courts typically review legal issues, not facts, meaning they rely on the trial record and do not re-evaluate witness credibility or reweigh evidence.
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