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QuizMultiple Choice

Law and Criminal Procedure

Question 6 • GA-GSE Government

What happens during the appeals process for a criminal trial?

Answer
A
The judge chooses a punishment that fits the crime.
B
Lawyers on each side call on experts and witnesses.
C
A court reviews the case to check for any legal errors.
D
Jury members decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent.

Explanation

During an appeal, a higher court reviews the trial record to determine whether legal errors occurred. It generally does not hold a new trial with witnesses or ask a jury to decide guilt again. Therefore, the correct choice is “A court reviews the case to check for any legal errors.”

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