SS8CG4 GA Judicial Branch | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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.

Arraignment

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

Tort

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

Unconstitutional

Name the 2 purposes of the Judicial Branch

Interpret laws , Deliver Justice

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

Cases previous heard and ruled on in another court

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

Verdict

Serious crimes such as arson, murder, and grand theft are called ___________ and are punishable by more than han 1 year in jail. These crimes can lead to the death penalty.

Felonies

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.

Misdemeanors

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.

Civil, this is an accidental damage to property. Mr. Jack will need to pay for the tree house repair/replacement.

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

Criminal

Who is considered a juvenile?

Any person under the age of 17.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

A felony is a serious crime that carries a sentence longer than a year.

How are juvenile judges selected?

They are appointed by superior court judges

How are members of the state supreme court chosen?

They are elected by the popular vote (in Georgia)