When an Offender Is Sentenced Under the Determinate Sentencing Philosophy

question 62

True/False

When an offender is sentenced under the determinate sentencing philosophy, his or her release date is determined by the parole board. ​

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Appellate Courts

Courts that review and reconsider cases previously judged in lower courts to ensure the law was applied correctly.

Record of Case

A comprehensive document or set of documents that contains all the pleadings, evidence, and other relevant materials of a legal case.

Prejudicial Error

refers to a mistake in the procedure or ruling of a court trial that is likely to affect the trial's outcome, warranting a review or reversal of the decision.

Appeal

A process by which a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court.