What is the term for an error made by the trial court that the appeals court rules is not sufficient to overturn a conviction?

What will be an ideal response?


Harmless error

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Gang membership:

A. Fails to provide protection against violent victimization B. Leads to enhanced self-esteem C. Provides stability D. Grants wealth

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Which city is known as the powerhouse of present Chinese organized crime in the U.S.?

a. San Francisco b. Chicago c. Miami d. New York

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Regardless of its source, all criminal law in the United States must conform to the rules set forth in the:

A) ?Bill of Rights. B) ?Bible. C) ?U.S. Constitution. D) ?Code of Hammurabi.

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Grievances can be against __________.

A. fellow employees B. the chief executive manager C. first-line managers D. all of these

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