3 appeals Quiz

Under what condition can a criminal appeal be possible?

• When the winning party requests it

• When the losing party believes the trial was fair

• When the losing party claims the trial court did not apply the law correctly or the trial was unfair

• When the trial judges and juries agree to it

What is an "Error of law" in the context of appeals?

• A) A correct application of law by a judge

• B) A mistake by a judge as to the applicable law in a case

• C) A factual error made by the jury

• D) A procedural mistake made by the court clerk

Which type of error can lead to the reversal of a court decision?

• A) Minor errors that do not affect the outcome of the trial

• B) Major errors such as giving wrong instructions to the jury

• C) Errors made outside the courtroom

• D) Typographical errors in the court documents

What is the consequence of minor errors during a trial?

• A) The trial must be repeated

• B) The court decision will be reversed

• C) The court decision will not be reversed

• D) The judge will be removed from the case

What is the term used to describe the fair administration of justice?

• Judicial fairness

• Procedural due process

• Legal due process

• Equitable justice

Which amendments provide several procedural due process rights?

(a)  

• 1st-3rd Amendments

• 4th-8th Amendments
• 9th-13th Amendments

• 14th-18th Amendments

What does procedural due process prevent?

(a)  

• Unreasonable decisions
• Lawful arrests

• Legal representation

• Jury selection

What is protected under the procedural due process right concerning trials?

• Protection from being tried for different crimes

• Protection from being tried without evidence

• Protection from being tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)

• Protection from being tried in a foreign country

What type of jurisdiction do trial courts have?

(a)  

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction
• Limited jurisdiction

• Exclusive jurisdiction

What is the role of appeals courts?

• They hear evidence and determine guilt in criminal cases.

• They review claims that an error of the law was made at trial.

• They have original jurisdiction in some cases.

• They only review claims in civil cases.