Which of the following statements is false regarding appellate courts?
A)They gather new evidence to reach the correct conclusion.
B)They review the record of the trial court proceedings.
C)They correct legal errors made by the trial judge.
D)They usually accept the trial court's finding of fact.

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State appeals (or appellate)courts generally decide only legal questions.Instead of receiving new evidence or otherwise retrying the case,appellate courts review the record of the trial court proceedings.Although appellate courts correct legal errors made by the trial judge,they usually accept the trial court's findings of fact.

Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Appellate Courts