Which of the following statements is true about the appeals process?
A. Defendants are considered not guilty until proven otherwise.
B. Defendants who are on death row can choose not to exercise their right to appeal.
C. The burden of proof is on defendants.
D. The appellate courts cannot set precedents during the appeals process.
Answer: C
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a. Technological or cyber systems b. Social service system c. Occupational system d. Educational system
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c. adjudicator. d. reconciler.
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