Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Appeals

question 33

Multiple Choice

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.

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