The Standard of Review for Appeals and the Importance of the Record

A very important factor appellate attorneys will consider when assessing the probability of a successful appeal is the relevant standard of review. In fact, this matter is of utmost importance and nearly every appellate court will require a section in the appellate brief that is specifically for the standard of review, which highlights the matters being briefed. A standard of review generally reflects the law’s position on the appellate court’s potential to make a correct decision on the particular issue. To further explain, appellate courts will provide additional insight to the trial court’s decisions on matters that are concerned with making...