Question

A resident of South Dakota is convicted of stealing a car from a local dealership. His lawyer demands that a higher court review the decision, as the police officers who made the arrest did not inform his client of his right to remain silent during questioning.

Which court would most likely have jurisdiction to review the decision?

A. A federal court of appeals.

B. The U.S. Supreme Court

C. A state appellate court

D. A federal district court

Answer 1

Answer: C. A state appellate court.

An appellate court is one that reviews cases that have already been reviewed by a lower court. In this case, if a person steals a car from a local dearlership, the case would most likely be examined in a district court. If his lawyer demands that a higher court reviews the decision, the case would be examined by a state appellate court.