This is the decision of a jury. It is a determination of guilt or innocence.

Appeals court such as the Appellate Court and Supreme Court hear what type of cases?

In the state of Georgia, a law that does not match the state constitution is declared _____________by the Judicial Branch.

Name the 2 purposes of the Judicial Branch

A civil wrong doing against an individual is called a ( not a tart but a )

How are juvenile judges selected?

a step in the criminal court pretrial process where the suspect is brought before a superior court judge to hear formal reading of charges and enter a plea.

How are members of the state supreme court chosen?

Less serious crimes such as assault and battery, cruelty to animals, shop lifting, and trespassing are called ___________ and are usually punished with less than 1 year in prison and a fine.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Who is considered a juvenile?

Criminal or civil case? Why? Mr. Jack's tree fell on his neighbor's tree house and smashed it but no person/animal was injured.

Which type of law is punishable by a fine and/or community service and/or prison?