Appellate courts, even in death penalty cases, do not review the facts of the case to determine whether the defendant is truly guilty or not.

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Appellate courts primarily review the legal procedures and decisions made during the trial to ensure that the law was applied correctly and that the defendant's rights were not violated. They do not re-examine the factual evidence to determine guilt or innocence.

Appellate Courts, Even in Death Penalty Cases, Do Not Review