Yes, sort of. They don't remand the decision, but the case. "Remand" means to return a case to a lower court for further disposition. Usually this follows the reversal of the lower court's decision or identification of a judicial error during the trial or at sentencing, so the case may be "remanded" for a new trial or resentencing. The appellate court always specifies the reason for their decision, and the action they expect to be taken.
Uphold the original decision - Overturn the original decision - Remand the case back to the lower court.
Typically, the Appellate Court will either uphold a conviction or reverse and remand (meaning the case goes back to the lower court for a new hearing on the merits).
remand
An appellate court reverses the decision
An appellate court reverses the decision
An appellate court reverses the decision
Typically, the Appellate Court will either uphold a conviction or reverse and remand (meaning the case goes back to the lower court for a new hearing on the merits).
An appellate court is a court with the jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a lower court's decision.
An appellate court is a court with the jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a lower court's decision.
An appellate court is a court with the jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a lower court's decision.
Typically, the Appellate Court will either uphold a conviction or reverse and remand (meaning the case goes back to the lower court for a new hearing on the merits).
Typically, the Appellate Court will either uphold a conviction or reverse and remand (meaning the case goes back to the lower court for a new hearing on the merits).