Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement about the appeal process?

• A) Filing an appeal involves the filing of a notice of appeal, the designation of the parts of the trial record to be considered on appeal, the filing of a statement of points on appeal, the filing of briefs, and the arguing of the briefs before an appellate court.
• B) An appeal by the prosecution of adverse rulings is made before the jury hears the case or in cases in which the defendant has appealed and won.
• C) If a defendant does not have the funds to appeal a conviction, the state will not provide these resources; thus, the person cannot appeal.
• D) A defendant has a right to appeal after being convicted of a crime and after the trial judge has decided all post-trial motions and entered final judgment in the case.

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Definitions:

Unilateral Mistake

A misunderstanding where one party of a contract is mistaken about a material fact or term of the agreement.

Typographical Error

A mistake made in the typing process, often resulting in incorrect spelling or arrangement of letters.

Clerical Error

A mistake made in the process of recording or processing information, typically minor and correctable, but can impact legal documents or financial transactions.

Duress

The use of force, coercion, or threats to compel someone to act against their will or to force them into a contractual agreement.