You Are an Attorney Representing a Defendant in a Criminal

question 93

Multiple Choice

You are an attorney representing a defendant in a criminal case at the state level.Your client was convicted and would like to appeal.One what basis could your client appeal her case to a federal court?

• A)on the basis that the case concerned a federal issue
• B)on the basis that her constitutional rights had been violated during the investigation
• C)on the basis that she believes she was wrongly convicted
• D)on the basis that the state law in question was poorly designed

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Definitions:

Muscle Tremors

Involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body.

Blink Reflex

An involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by a sudden stimulus to protect the eyes from potential harm.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and certain motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Cornea

The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's optical power.