Appeals and Local, State, and Federal Courts by Erin Jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn en-us 2019-02-21 02:20:50 UTC 2019-03-03 18:41:06 UTC hello@padlet.com A Successful Appeal erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/333467460 2019-02-21 02:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/333467460 Error of Law erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/333467604 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. ]]> 2019-02-21 02:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/333467604 Presenting the Arguments erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334597600 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. ]]> 2019-02-24 17:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334597600 Written Response erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334598618 When the court has made their decision they "usually issue a written opinion explaining their ruling" (McGraw- Hill, Section 13.3). ]]> 2019-02-24 17:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334598618 Structure of Local Court System erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334599900 2019-02-24 18:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334599900 Structure of State Court System erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334599949 2019-02-24 18:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334599949 Structure of Federal Court System erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334600032 2019-02-24 18:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/334600032 erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337253225 Interpret and apply local laws which can include littering and parking violations. ]]> 2019-03-03 18:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337253225 3 Types of Courts erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337253429 Minor courts, general trial courts, and appeals courts.]]> 2019-03-03 18:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337253429 erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337253838 "generally hear cases that raise questions about a federal law or the federal constitution" (McGraw-Hill, 13.4). ]]> 2019-03-03 18:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337253838 Federal Trial Courts erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337254076 They handle cases that are criminal and civil. ]]> 2019-03-03 18:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337254076 erin_jamison https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337255072 Federal Bankruptcy and Tax Courts]]> 2019-03-03 18:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erin_jamison/k0b09efjnpdn/wish/337255072