After hearing a case, an appeals court may

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An appeals court may choose to confirm the original court's ruling, reverse the decision, or remand the case to a lower court if they find errors in the original decision. They do not have the power to hear new testimony or determine appropriate punishment, as those are responsibilities of the trial court. Similarly, an appeals court cannot simply overturn a lower court's decision without a valid reason. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

After Hearing a Case, an Appeals Court May