What is the stage called when a higher court reviews a lower court's decision?

• A. Hearing
• B. Appeal
• C. Trial
• D. Sentencing

Answer: (B)

An appeal is the stage where a higher court reviews a lower court’s decision. The focus is on how the law was applied and whether legal errors affected the outcome, not on re-trying the facts of the case. If the appellate court finds an error, it can affirm, reverse, or send the case back for further proceedings. This contrasts with the original trial, where evidence is presented to establish the facts, and with sentencing, which determines the punishment after a conviction. So, the stage for reviewing a lower court’s decision by a higher court is an appeal.