Court Systems
Who is the person who brings a case against someone else in a court of law?
Plantiff
Who is the person charged with the crime?
Defendant
The attorney who represents that state county or municipal is?
Prosecutor
The trial court is also called a?
District Court
The first level of appeals court?
Circuit Court
The final level of appeal in federal system?
Supreme
Steps in state system (4)?
Initial Appearance, Arraignment, Trial, Sentencing
Which step does judge appoint attorney if defendant can’t afford one?
Initial Appearance
Which step does defendant plea?
Arraignment
What can’t be appealed?
Small claims court decisions
What act ends up as criminal case?
Acts that are prohibited by law
What punishments exist for criminal cases (4)?
Probation, Fines, Imprisonment, Death
What are orders of event in Superior Court for criminal case (9)?
Arrest, Initial Appearance, Preliminary Hearing, Arraignment, Trial, Instructing the Jury, Jury Deliberations, Verdict, Sentencing
How long do you have to bring accused to a judge?
24 Hours
What can happen in initial appearance?
Informs Defendant of charges, right to remain silent, and to have an attorney
Which step is optional and judge may hear testimony and evidence?
Preliminary Hearing
Which step fires judge determine if there’s enough evidence and sets an arraignment date?
Preliminary Hearing
Which step does defendant plea guilty or not?
Arraignment
What happens if defendant pleas guilty/non contest?
The judge sets a sentencing date
Who speaks first at trial?
Prosecuting Attorney
Legal disagreement ends up as?
Civil Case
Examples of Civil Cases? (Only need to list 3 for the test)
Breach of Contract, Debt Collection, Monetary Compensation for personal injuries, Property Damage, Family Law issues (Divorce)
What does plaintiff need to state in filed documents?
Why plaintiff is suing, and what action they want to take place
What happens after papers are filed?
Plaintiff must state whether the case is eligible for arbitration
How long does the defendant have to write written answer?
About 20 Days
Who gives a decision?
Judge
Who gives verdict?
Jury
Does appellate court conduct trials? Explain
No; After review, the judges may hear oral arguments for the attorney
What are 3 options of appellate voter?
Affirm (Agree), Reverse (Disagree), or Remand (Send the case back to trial court)
If Supreme Court rejects case what happens?
Last decision from a lower court is final
How does the Supreme Court work?
File a petition for review, Review and study the record and questions or point of law, Oral arguments from the lawyers on both sides, Justices meet privately to deliberate and vote