Which statement(s) best describe criminal appeals:
A)defendants often win on appeal
B)criminal appeals usually raise only routine issues
C)judges find criminal appeals more interesting than civil appeals
D)all of the above statements are true
E)a and c are true

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A) This statement is false. Defendants do not often win on appeal, as the appellate court tends to defer to the lower court's judgment.

B) This statement is true. Criminal appeals usually raise only routine issues, such as the admissibility of evidence, trial errors, and sentencing issues.

C) This statement is false. While judges may find criminal appeals interesting, they do not necessarily find them more interesting than civil appeals.

D) This statement is false, as only statement B is true.

E) This statement is false, as only statement B is true. While it is not uncommon for defendants to win on appeal, it is not always the case. Criminal appeals can raise a variety of issues, including constitutional questions, and can be just as complex and interesting as civil appeals. There is no evidence to suggest that judges necessarily find criminal appeals more interesting than civil appeals. Therefore, only option B accurately describes criminal appeals.

Which Statement(s) Best Describe Criminal Appeals