Appellate Judge

The video explains the role of appellate courts in the judicial system, focusing on their function to review cases based on the trial record without introducing new facts, except in de Novo reviews. Appellate courts assess whether the law was applied correctly, if the jury was properly instructed, and if constitutional rights were violated. They also determine if a law is unconstitutional. The primary goal is to ensure that laws are applied correctly and do not infringe on constitutional rights.

What is the primary role of appellate judges in the judicial system?

• To serve as a jury

• To introduce new facts in a case

• To review the record of the case

• To conduct a new trial

What is a de novo review?

• A review of the trial's location

• A review of the judge's conduct

• A review of the jury's decision

• A review where new facts are introduced

Which of the following is a responsibility of the appellate court?

• To select the jury

• To gather new evidence

• To decide the punishment for the accused

• To ensure the law was applied correctly

What might lead an appellate court to overturn a case?

• If the trial was too long

• If the jury was too small

• If the law applied violates constitutional rights

• If the judge was late to the trial

When might a law be deemed unconstitutional by an appellate court?

• If it is too short

• If it is overly broad

• If it is too old

• If it is too specific