Vocab
felony vs misdemanor
a major crime vs a minor crime
9 justices appointed for life
US supreme court
Cases involving child custody/adoption start where?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
4th
No unreasonable search and seizure, must have a warrent
Which phrase in the preamble relates to a fair court system?
establish justice
plea
an accused person's response to charges (guilty or not guilty)
cases heard by a judge with or without jury and has original jurisdiction only
US district court
11 judges (no jury)
VA Court of Appeals
8th ( 2 parts )
No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail
You and your friends damage a neighbors mailbox intentionally what court hears your case?
US District Court
verdict
decision made in a court case
Limited original jurisdiction over cases involving foreign diplomats
US Supreme Court
How many justices in the VA Supreme Court?
7
5th ( at least 3 parts of this )
- protects us from FED gov
- due process
- right to remain silent
- no double jeapordy
-gov cant take your land without paying you
Connor sues Linda for 1.5 billion, who would hear the appeal?
VA Court of Appeals
jurisdiction ( and what are the 2 types )
a court's authority to hear a case
a. original
b. appellate
Appellate jurisdiction only- 3 judges
US Court of Appeals
Ellen sues her manager for $11,000 for breaking their contract. What kind of case is this AND where will it begin?
1. Civil Case
2. General District Court
6th ( at least 3 parts )
- right to a speedy, public trial
- right to an attorney
- right to face your accuser
- right to know what you are being accused of
Civil case procedures:
1. Plaintiff files a complaint
2. Case can be heard by judge or jury
3. Appeal
Arraignment
A pretrial hearing or meeting
Give two examples of cases that would end up in federal court (both need to be correct!)
- committing a crime in more than one state
-crime involving interstate commerce/federal tax
-copyright
-US postal service
-issues with foreign country
-constitution
-dispute between states
-if a case is appealed to the US supreme court
Stella is 13 and she steals a pair of Lululemon leggings, her case was appealed twice, where is her case currently?
US Court of Appeals
14th
- protects us from the state and local gov
- defines citizenship
- gov cant take away rights without due process
Criminal case procedures
1. arrest
2. arraignment
3. jail/bail
4. trial
5. verdict/ appeal guilty