Explain the functions of an appellate court in the criminal justice system?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Answers may vary: Appellate courts do not re-litigate the trial, hear the witnesses testify, or question the credibility of the witnesses. Appellate courts ensure that the rules of law were applied correctly at the trial and, in rare cases, test the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the conviction.

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Capital punishment is an example of an ethical problem in ______.

a. the use of authority b. the relationship between personal and professional interests c. personal and professional commitments to clients d. criminal justice and public policy

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Because control and punishment are central to the classical school, it is sometimes called the __________ approach

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Explain the three key factors that drive a prosecutor's office in determining which cases to prosecute.

What will be an ideal response?

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How much did the state of Florida reportedly spend to administer justice to serial murderer Ted Bundy in 1989?

A. $100,000 B. $10,000,000 C. $10,000 D. $1,000,000

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