The role of the Texas courts of appeal is to look for

A) errors made in the application of the law by a lower court.
B) new evidence.
C) evidence of mental illness.
D) ways to make sure that a criminal defendant has every possible chance to receive DNA testing.
E) fair and impartial jurors to participate in the appellate court's proceedings.


Answer: A

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