Steven Smith was a convicted murderer,who was sentenced to death,and was awaiting his execution at Texas.He was an African American,and his victim was a White.His first simply argued that he is being detained illegally and he wished for the court to either release him or review his case to determine the legality of his confinement.This appeal was successful.As a result of his successful appeal challenging the legality of his confinement,what likely happened to Steven?
A)He was released from prison.
B)He was executed.
C)He received a new trial.
D)His sentence was converted to life in prison.

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Since Steven's appeal was successful in challenging the legality of his confinement, he would not be released from prison or executed. The most likely outcome is that he would be granted a new trial to determine his guilt or innocence, or his sentence could be converted to life in prison.

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