MICHIGAN LAW. MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

American Government Chapter 24

Advertisements

Judicial Branch of the Georgia State Government

American Criminal Law Presented to: University of Belgrade Faculty of Law March 2011 Presented by: Judge Dale A. Crawford Columbus, Ohio

North Carolina’s Judicial Branch. Types of Crimes Misdemeanors: Less serious crimes. In NC misdemeanors carry less than 2 years in jail. Misdemeanors:

North Carolina’s Judicial Branch. Basic Structure.

NC Court System.

“We think they did it… now what?”. In general…  crime is committed  suspect identified  information / evidence collected  enough to establish probable.

Civil LawCriminal Law Federal Courts State Courts $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500.

PRETRIAL. Prosecutorial Review After arrest, prosecutor reviews case to decide what charges to make against arrestee Decide if there is enough evidence.

North Carolina Judicial Branch

FRAUD EXAMINATION ALBRECHT, ALBRECHT, & ALBRECHT Legal Follow-Up Chapter 18.

History, Structure and Function of the American Legal System

Criminal and Civil Law. Procedure in Felony Criminal Cases 1. Accused person may be arrested if police have probable cause. 2. The accused may be put.

Criminal and Civil. Jurisdiction over the court system is divided between federal and provincial governments. The provinces organize and maintain their.

The Judicial System Interpreting the Law GA Studies.

Supreme Court Only 1 Have original & Appellate jurisdiction 12 US Courts of Appeals: Courts who Review cases on appeal from the districts. Also called.

Type of Court Responsibilities Number of courts How Judges are selected Jurisdiction State -Misdemeanors -Preliminary criminal case hearings -Civil cases.

The Judicial Branch.

Chapter 2 Section 1 A Dual Court System. The Federal Court System.

Criminal Vs. Civil Cases. Definition  Civil Law  Deals with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two.  Compensation is awarded.

Chapter 12.4 The State Judicial Branch. Lower State Courts The state court system handles most of the nation’s legal matters. State courts interpret and.

The Judicial System: Interpreting the Law GA Studies.

The Arizona State Court System. Jurisdiction State and Local Laws federal system allows states to deal with crime in a variety of ways Civil cases: between.

FRAUD EXAMINATION ALBRECHT, ALBRECHT, & ALBRECHT Legal Follow-Up Chapter 18.

State Government Judicial Branch. VA Supreme Court 7 Justices (1 Chief and 6 Associates) Chosen by the General Assembly 12 year terms (8 years for lower.

2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt Federal Court Structure State.

The Courts What reporters need to know. Civil and criminal  Criminal law covers harms done against the people.  Examples: Murder, theft, reckless driving.

Judicial Branch Responsible for interpreting the laws of the state and making decisions or judgments on those interpretations.

A Dual Court System Business Law. Previously…  Explain the need for laws.  Compare the different sources of law.  Examine the constitutional basis.

C3.3(3) 49 states have a bicameral legislature

North Carolina Judicial Branch Chapter 13 Section 3.

LEVELS OF THE COURTS. FEDERAL – US DISTRICT COURTS 94 in the USA 94 in the USA Handle cases of Handle cases of Constitution Constitution Federal Laws.

5. The judicial branch interprets the laws (makes decisions). The judicial branch is made up of Court Judges = ELECTED OFFICIALS Juries = Everyday citizens.

Types of Trial Courts 1) District Court Hears 4 types of cases: A) Criminal Misdemeanors and infractions (traffic offenses and ordinance violations) B)

THE COURT SYSTEMS Chapter 18. The Dual Court System ■In the United States there are two types of court systems under which every court in the nation can.

The Judicial Branch of State Government Class Presentation.

Take out a sheet of Notebook Paper. 1.Write down 3 court cases that have made an impact on history. Explain each case. 2.What are three types of laws.

Chapter 5 “A Dual Court System” Business Law. A Dual Court System.

Supreme Court 1 court  Highest ranking court  7 justices, elected to 6-year terms  hears appeals from lower courts  no witnesses or juries  interprets.

Virginia RULES Teens Learn & Live the Law Introduction to a Virginia Courtroom.

North Carolina Courts. The Role of the Courts North Carolina courts resolve disputes, including lawsuits involving private disagreements, as well as criminal.

Resolution of Fraud FRAUD EXAMINATION ALBRECHT & ALBRECHT Legal Follow-Up Chapter 16.

NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. ORGANIZATION.

Criminal Law Investigations. Jurisdiction Lawful right of the branches of gov’t to exercise official authority.

United States Federal Courts youtube. com/watch

Government Governments are created to provide safety, order, and to serve the people. They depend on citizens taking active, responsible roles.

The jurisdiction of state and federal courts.

Judicial Branch National Judiciary.

Structure of Federal and State Courts

Intro to a Virginia courtroom

NORTH CAROLINA COURTS.

Steps After a Crime Investigation and Arrest Booking Nolle Prosequi-

NORTH CAROLINA COURTS.

Warm-up What do you think is the difference between state and federal courts? How do you know if someone would be a good judge? What do you need to do.

Process of Law.

The Courtroom The Basics.

VIRGINIA JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Unit 6: The Federal Court System and Supreme Court Decision-Making

Understanding the Criminal Justice System

The Litigation Process

The Federal & State Courts

SOL CE.10 – The Judicial System

Steps in a Criminal Case

Law in America.

Organization of NC State Courts

Civil Pretrial Practice

Steps After a Crime Investigation and Arrest Booking Nolle Prosequi-

Steps After a Crime Investigation and Arrest Booking Nolle Prosequi-

The Judicial BrancH Chapter Eleven.

Presentation transcript:

MICHIGAN LAW

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT INTERPRETS STATE LAW INTERPRETS STATE LAW

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT INTERPRETS STATE LAW INTERPRETS STATE LAW ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT INTERPRETS STATE LAW INTERPRETS STATE LAW ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT INTERPRETS STATE LAW INTERPRETS STATE LAW ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES HEARS APPEALS FROM COUNTY HEARS APPEALS FROM COUNTY

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT INTERPRETS STATE LAW INTERPRETS STATE LAW ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES HEARS APPEALS FROM COUNTY HEARS APPEALS FROM COUNTY ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS

MICHIGAN LEGAL SYSTEM STATE SUPREME COURT STATE SUPREME COURT HIGHEST COURT HIGHEST COURT INTERPRETS STATE LAW INTERPRETS STATE LAW ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES 3 DISTRICTS, 28 JUDGES HEARS APPEALS FROM COUNTY HEARS APPEALS FROM COUNTY ELECTED MEMBERS ELECTED MEMBERS AT THE COUNTY LEVEL… AT THE COUNTY LEVEL…

MICHIGAN COUNTY COURTS

CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT Most powerful court Most powerful court Jail more than a year Jail more than a year Trials usually involve a jury Trials usually involve a jury

MICHIGAN COUNTY COURTS DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT HANDLES MISDEMEANORS HANDLES MISDEMEANORS CIVIL INFRACTIONS UNDER $10,000 CIVIL INFRACTIONS UNDER $10,000 JAIL UNDER A YEAR JAIL UNDER A YEAR WARRANTS, ARRAIGNMENTS WARRANTS, ARRAIGNMENTS

MICHIGAN COUNTY COURTS PROBATE and FAMILY COURT PROBATE and FAMILY COURT WILLS WILLS DIVORCE DIVORCE CASES INVOLVING MINORS CASES INVOLVING MINORS NO JURY NO JURY

MICHIGAN COUNTY COURTS CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE COURT PROBATE COURT FAMILY COURT FAMILY COURT COURT OF CLAIMS COURT OF CLAIMS CIRCUIT COURT of INGHAM COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT of INGHAM COUNTY CASES INVOLVING THE STATE OF MI CASES INVOLVING THE STATE OF MI SMALL CLAIMS COURT SMALL CLAIMS COURT UNDER $500 UNDER $500

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT AREST WARRANT AREST WARRANT

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT AREST WARRANT AREST WARRANT ARRAIGNMENT ARRAIGNMENT

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT AREST WARRANT AREST WARRANT ARRAIGNMENT ARRAIGNMENT PLEAS PLEAS

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT AREST WARRANT AREST WARRANT ARRAIGNMENT ARRAIGNMENT PLEAS PLEAS GUILTY GUILTY

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT AREST WARRANT AREST WARRANT ARRAIGNMENT ARRAIGNMENT PLEAS PLEAS GUILTY GUILTY NOT GUILTY NOT GUILTY

LEGAL TERMS COMPLAINT COMPLAINT AREST WARRANT AREST WARRANT ARRAIGNMENT ARRAIGNMENT PLEAS PLEAS GUILTY GUILTY NOT GUILTY NOT GUILTY NOLO CONTENDRE NOLO CONTENDRE

LEGAL TERMS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

LEGAL TERMS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRETRIAL MOTIONS PRETRIAL MOTIONS

LEGAL TERMS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRETRIAL MOTIONS PRETRIAL MOTIONS JURY SELECTION JURY SELECTION

LEGAL TERMS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PRETRIAL MOTIONS PRETRIAL MOTIONS JURY SELECTION JURY SELECTION BURDEN OF PROOF BURDEN OF PROOF