Question

What type of appellate court decision allows a lower court to hear further arguments and deliver another decision in a criminal case?
a. Reversal
b. Reverse-and-remand
c. Affirmation
d. Affirm-and-remand

Answer 1

b. Reverse-and-remand

Explanation: A "reverse and remand" means the appellate court overturns the lower court's decision and sends the case back to the trial court for further proceedings — e.g., additional hearings, argument, or a new decision. (An "affirm-and-remand" also sends the case back but only after affirming the judgment and typically for limited follow-up proceedings.)