US legal system
The legal system in the United States depends on Federal and State laws.
The courts follow the decisions passed by a higher-level court within the same jurisdiction.
The federal court system has three levels –
- United States District Courts for trials.
- United States Court of Appeals as the first level of appeal.
- United States Supreme Court at the apex level.
The Anatomy
Geographical distributions divide the federal court system, defining their respective jurisdictions.
Attorneys represent clients in court based on their requests and case requirements. In addition, they can act as a lead counselor or negotiator in a settlement.
The judge holds power to pass the final verdict and determine the outcome of a case. They decide on the sentence, compensation, penalty, or pardon.
The American legal system also involves a jury of ordinary citizens as fact-finders. They assess the argument presented in court and return a verdict.
The United States has criminal laws about criminal activity or felonies and civil laws to handle disputes between citizens.
Common law is another category of law framed by judgments passed by the courts.
Every case goes to trial following the initiation. If the losing party is not satisfied, they appeal and fight a case.
