Steven Smith Was a Convicted Murderer,who Was Sentenced to Death,and

question 57

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Steven Smith was a convicted murderer,who was sentenced to death,and was awaiting his execution at Texas.He was an African American,and his victim was a White.His first simply argued that he is being detained illegally and he wished for the court to either release him or review his case to determine the legality of his confinement.This appeal was successful.As a result of his successful appeal challenging the legality of his confinement,what likely happened to Steven?

• A)He was released from prison.
• B)He was executed.
• C)He received a new trial.
• D)His sentence was converted to life in prison.

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