Appellate relief in death penalty cases may be provided for any error even when the government is able to prove that it is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Appellate relief in death penalty cases is generally not provided for errors that the government can prove are harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, as the standard for overturning a conviction or sentence requires showing that the error had a substantial and injurious effect or influence in determining the jury's verdict.

Appellate Relief in Death Penalty Cases May Be Provided for Any