Question 1

Discuss the group decision-making process of appellate court judges.

Accepted Answer

Unlike trial court judges, who typically

Question 2

When a person convicted of a crime appeals a conviction, he or she asks a higher court to examine the trial court's decisions to determine whether the proper procedures were followed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following would not be grounds for a criminal appeal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence was allowed that should not have been. 
B)  Evidence was not allowed that should have been. 
C)  The jury was tainted by media coverage. 
D)  The jury made an incorrect finding of the facts. 
A)  Evidence was allowed that should not have been. 
B)  Evidence was not allowed that should have been. 
C)  The jury was tainted by media coverage. 
D)  The jury made an incorrect finding of the facts.

Question 4

Explain the design of the harmless error rule and the ruling on this topic by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

Harmless error rule is designed to preve

Question 5

Recent decisions by the Supreme Court have restricted the ability of state prisoners to use habeas corpus to secure federal court review of their convictions and sentences. How have these decisions restricted that right?

Accepted Answer

In a series of decisions that commenced

Question 6

As a general rule, most courts of last resort have discretion to accept or not accept cases appealed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain common types of convictions among those who challenge a conviction.

Accepted Answer

Most offenders who challenge their convi

Question 8

Only incarcerated offenders have the right to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the significance of Cohen v. Beneficial Industry Loan Corp (1949).

Accepted Answer

In Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan C

Question 10

Describe who can seek a writ of habeas corpus.

Accepted Answer

Whereas anyone convicted of a crime has

Question 11

The scope of appellate review is confined to questions of law, not findings of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss the group decision-making process of appellate court judges.

When a person convicted of a crime appeals a conviction, he or she asks a higher court to examine the trial court's decisions to determine whether the proper procedures were followed.

Which of the following would not be grounds for a criminal appeal?

Explain the design of the harmless error rule and the ruling on this topic by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Recent decisions by the Supreme Court have restricted the ability of state prisoners to use habeas corpus to secure federal court review of their convictions and sentences. How have these decisions restricted that right?

As a general rule, most courts of last resort have discretion to accept or not accept cases appealed to them.

Explain common types of convictions among those who challenge a conviction.

Only incarcerated offenders have the right to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Explain the significance of Cohen v. Beneficial Industry Loan Corp (1949).

Describe who can seek a writ of habeas corpus.

The scope of appellate review is confined to questions of law, not findings of fact.

Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function

Sources of Law

Types of Law

Court Organization and Structure

Prosecutors

Defense Attorneys

Judges

Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims

The Jury

Pretrial Procedures

The Criminal Trial

Sentencing

Specialized Courts

Filters

Exam 13: The Appellate Process

Discuss the group decision-making process of appellate court judges.

When a person convicted of a crime appeals a conviction, he or she asks a higher court to examine the trial court's decisions to determine whether the proper procedures were followed.

Which of the following would not be grounds for a criminal appeal?

Explain the design of the harmless error rule and the ruling on this topic by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Recent decisions by the Supreme Court have restricted the ability of state prisoners to use habeas corpus to secure federal court review of their convictions and sentences. How have these decisions restricted that right?

As a general rule, most courts of last resort have discretion to accept or not accept cases appealed to them.

Explain common types of convictions among those who challenge a conviction.

Only incarcerated offenders have the right to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Explain the significance of Cohen v. Beneficial Industry Loan Corp (1949).

Describe who can seek a writ of habeas corpus.

The scope of appellate review is confined to questions of law, not findings of fact.

Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function

Sources of Law

Types of Law

Court Organization and Structure

Prosecutors

Defense Attorneys

Judges

Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims

The Jury

Pretrial Procedures

The Criminal Trial

Sentencing

Specialized Courts

Filters