Whose Case Is It Anyways

Whose case is it anyways? (SS8CG5c)

There are numerous trial and appellate courts within the state of Georgia. Each has their own duties and jurisdictions over who tries which case. Match the letter and court level or jury below to the appropriate scenario or court case that court would handle a.) State Supreme Court b.) Court of Appeals c.) State Trial Courts d.) Juvenile Court e.) Probate Court f.) Magistrate Court g.) Grand Jury h.) Trial Jury i.) State Superior Court

1.) Determine whether or not there is enough evidence to “officially charge” or indict an individual with a crime. ______

2.) Citizens challenge a law claiming it violates the civil rights of others. ______

3.) A 14 year old is charged with shoplifting.______

4.) Family members argue over who should inherit their deceased father’s house and property. ______

5.) An individual appeals a guilty verdict claiming their trial or jury was unfair. ______

6.) Neighbors argue over property damage of $5,000. ______

7.) The accused is charged and on trial for first degree murder. ______

8.) Reviews case where an individual has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to the death penalty. ______

9.) Oversees rules of ethics and personal conduct among lawyers and judges within the state of Georgia. ______

10.) An aunt and uncle wish to acquire official guardian rights for their niece or nephew. ______

11.) Accused is charged with petite theft. ______

12.) Youth is truant at school and ran away from home. ______

13.) The accused passed a number of “bad checks.” ______

14.) Hears the case of someone who is a first time DUI offender. ______

15.) Police want to obtain a warrant to search an individual’s house or business. ______16.) A group of an individual’s peers judge whether he or she is guilty or not. _____

Criminal or Civil? SS8CG4b Explain the difference between criminal and civil law.

In the blanks below, indicate whether each of the following situations would be a criminal case or a civil case.

1. Arson ______

2. Divorce ______

3. Mr. Jones’ tree falls on Mr. White’s house. Small property damage ______

4. Kidnapping ______

5. Failure to pay income taxes ______

6. Noisy dog ______

7. Worker was fired unfairly ______

8. Car theft ______

9. Drug dealing ______

10. Relatives contest a deceased father’s will ______

11. Murder ______

12. Customer does not pay a bill ______

13. Violation of business contract ______

In your own words, explain the differences between a criminal and a civil case?