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Federal Bankruptcy and Tax Courts

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They handle cases that are criminal and civil.

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"generally hear cases that raise questions about a federal law or the federal constitution" (McGraw-Hill, 13.4).

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Minor courts, general trial courts, and appeals courts.

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Interpret and apply local laws which can include littering and parking violations.

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When the court has made their decision they "usually issue a written opinion explaining their ruling" (McGraw- Hill, Section 13.3).

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Each side presents their argument to the court and asks the court to review their previous decision. In the court it is just the lawyers and the panel of judges.

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One reason you would appeal a case is because of error of law. Error of law is "when the judge makes a mistake about the law applicable in the case" (McGraw-Hill, Section 13.3) The judge either instructed the jury of the wrong law or the judge allows a certain piece of evidence to be used when it should not have been.