In an appeal, significant mistakes are found to have been made at trial that likely contributed to an unfair verdict. This is called what, and what usually happens?

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Prejudicial error refers to mistakes made during a trial that are significant enough to have likely affected the outcome, leading to an unfair verdict. When such errors are identified on appeal, they can provide grounds to overturn the conviction, as they suggest the defendant did not receive a fair trial.

In an Appeal, Significant Mistakes Are Found to Have Been