Discretionary Appeals in Criminal Cases

question 24

Multiple Choice

Discretionary appeals in criminal cases:

• A)must allege that the initial appellate court abused its discretion in deciding the case.
• B)can only be used to seek the reversal of a conviction.
• C)are heard only if the justices of the higher court agree to consider the case.
• D)are automatically filed after the direct appeal.

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Definitions:

Import Quota

A government-imposed limit on the quantity of a certain type of good that can be imported into a country, aimed at protecting domestic industries and workers.

Total Revenue

Total revenue is the total amount of money received by a company for goods sold or services provided during a certain period.

Foreign Producers

Companies or individuals that produce goods or services in a country other than where the products are consumed.

Quota

A government-imposed trade restriction that limits the number or monetary value of goods that can be imported or exported during a specified time.