Appellate Judge

The video explains the role of appellate courts in the judicial system, focusing on their function to review cases based on the trial record without introducing new facts, except in de Novo reviews. Appellate courts assess whether the law was applied correctly, if the jury was properly instructed, and if constitutional rights were violated. They also determine if a law is unconstitutional. The primary goal is to ensure that laws are applied correctly and do not infringe on constitutional rights.

How does the appellate court determine if the law applied in a case violates constitutional rights?

What could happen if an appellate court finds a law to be unconstitutional?