types of cases
Criminal law case: occurs when the an individual is charged with violating specific law. Punishment usually includes imprisonment or a fine. Ex. Robbery.
Civil law case: occurs when there is a dispute between two parties over a wide range of matters such as contracts, property ownership, divorce, or child custody. Consists of both statutes and common law.
State and local courts handle most civil suits in the United States. Those convicted of federal crimes usually plead guilty in order to receive lighter punishment.
Civil law case: occurs when there is a dispute between two parties over a wide range of matters such as contracts, property ownership, divorce, or child custody. Consists of both statutes and common law.
State and local courts handle most civil suits in the United States. Those convicted of federal crimes usually plead guilty in order to receive lighter punishment.
cases tried in District courts
- Federal Crimes
- Civil suits under federal law
- Civil suits between citizens of different states where the amount in question exceeds $75,000
- Supervision of bankruptcy proceedings
- Review of the actions of some federal administrative agencies
- Admiralty and maritime law cases
- Supervision of the naturalization of aliens