If a case is affirmed, it:
A)means the case cannot be appealed to a higher court
B)is sent back to the court that heard the case
C)means the decision of a lower court was accepted by the appellate court
D)will result in a new trial for the defendant

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When a case is affirmed, it means that the decision of a lower court was accepted by the appellate court. The case is not sent back to the court that heard it and there is no new trial for the defendant. It also does not mean that the case cannot be appealed to a higher court, as the losing party may still have the option to appeal. When a case is affirmed, it means that the appellate court has agreed with the decision made by the lower court and that decision stands. Therefore, a new trial (D) is not necessary, and the case cannot be appealed further to a higher court (A). The case also does not get sent back to the lower court (B) as the decision has been upheld.

If a Case Is Affirmed, It