If an error was made by the judge or jury, then the accused may appeal the decision to a higher court. Group of answer choices True False

The basis for an appeal could be supported if _______________________________. Group of answer choices The accused didn't think the judge was being fair to him. If new evidence is now available that wasn't available at the trial. The trial judge made an error. The accused doesn't like the first judge and wants a new judge.

Which of the following would not be grounds for an appeal? Group of answer choices The judge or jury made a mistake. The misapplication of a legal rule. An error made based on the admissibility of evidence. Any of the above may be grounds for an appeal.

If a judge wants to impose a significantly greater sentence on an accused than what the Criminal Code allows he/she can do so if there is a valid reason for his/her decision. Group of answer choices True False

Judges at the appellate court level decide on whether the lower court's ruling should be:Group of answer choicesBoth A and BreversedaffirmedNeither A nor B

Courts that review previous cases for errors during the original trial are called