San Francisco

San Francisco

Sunday, March 18, 2012

NEXT: The California Court of Appeals

Appeals from superior court judgments in both criminal and civil cases must be decided on the merits of the case based upon the record on appeal. The Courts of Appeal do not hear testimony, retry the case or reconsider the factual findings of the judge or jury. They review the final judgment or appealable order for prejudicial errors of law. Decisions of the Courts of Appeal that determine a cause shall be in writing with the reasons stated. (Cal. Const., Art. VI, § 14)

Courts of Appeal have original jurisdiction in habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari and prohibition proceedings. In most writ proceedings, the court has discretion whether to decide the merits of the claims set forth in the petition.

The 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease



The 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Stage 1:  No Impairment
Stage 2:  Very mild decline
Stage 3:  Mild decline
Stage 4:  Moderate decline
Stage 5:  Moderately severe decline
Stage 6:  Severe decline
Stage 7:  Very severe decline

Not a "broad range" but a diagnosis...your honor!