1. Virginia Judicial System

2. Vocab
Jurisdiction- The official power to make binding legal decisions and judgements.
Appeal – Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
Appellate Court – A court that hears appeals from already-tried cases.
Felony – A serious criminal offense, often involving violence and punishable by jail time.
Misdemeanor – A minor wrongdoing, such as a speeding ticket
Jury – A panel of people selected from the general population to hear a case.
Verdict – The decision of the jury.
Civil Suit – A case involving only financial damages. No one will go to jail, but fines must be paid.
Bailiff – An official in a court of law who keeps order and looks after prisoners in criminal trials