An Appellate Court May Rule in Favor of the Defendant

question 37

Multiple Choice

An appellate court may rule in favor of the defendant yet rule that a new trial is not warranted based on the ______.

• A) harmless error rule
• B) hindsight standard
• C) "Monday morning quarterbacking" rule
• D) Eighth Amendment

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