Who has the authority to decide if a court decision was legally sound?
appellate court
How many judgement possibilities are there?
unknown
How many outcomes are possible after a direct review?
one of three
What happens to the decision if it was determined the case was without error?
the appellate court will affirm the judgment
When would the judgement be reversed?
f significant legal errors occured
Is it common for the defendent to be acquitted?
No
If a defendent is found ineleigible for the death penalty, what punishment will they recieve?
it will order the defendant acquitted
When does a case go to a direct review?
when a defendant is sentenced to death
Which court reviews the case?
appellate
How many defendents survive the direct review process?
60 percent