Severe Defects in Trial Proceedings That Require Reversal of a Conviction

question 90

Multiple Choice

Severe defects in trial proceedings that require reversal of a conviction and remand for a new trial in order to avoid a miscarriage of justice are called

• A)plain error
• B)harmless error
• C)reversible error
• D)none of these answers is correct

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Definitions:

Oil-immersion

A technique used in light microscopy where an oil with a high refractive index is placed between the specimen slide and objective lens to increase resolution.

Low-power

Typically refers to a setting or condition involving low-level energy or magnification.

High-power

Refers to an objective lens on a microscope with a high magnification capability, used for examining small or detailed samples.

Iris Diaphragm

It is an adjustable aperture in optical devices, like microscopes and cameras, controlling the amount of light passing through the lens.