Which of the following statements is true of the appellate process?

A. The accused is given a new trial in front of the appellate court.
B. The accused is given the option of a new trial in front of a different court.
C. The appellate court determines if there were any errors made at the trial.
D. The appellate court determines whether errors at trial adversely affected the fairness of the trial process or the accused's constitutional rights.


D. The appellate court determines whether errors at trial adversely affected the fairness of the trial process or the accused's constitutional rights.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Roughly 10% to 15% of probationers and parolees are eligible for inclusion in a specialized caseload.?

a. True
b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What unique one-day police-juvenile program brings officers and middle school students together for a range of team building activities?

A) the Boston Police Outer Limits Gala B) the Baltimore Outward Bound Police Insight Program C) the Texan Outreach Reunion D) the Perryville Outback Rally

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"________________ youths" are young people who are extremely vulnerable to the negative consequences of school failure, substance abuse, and early sexuality

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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