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Where does the US Supreme Court get the authority to review criminal cases that have already been decided?
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The role of the U.S. Supreme Court is to ensure that the lower federal courts (and the state level courts) have correctly interpreted and applied constitutional and federal law.
The Constitution gives the Supreme Court authority to rule state or Federal Laws unconstitutional. It can also order acquittals or new trials on the basis of violations of the U.S. Constitution or federal statutes. The Court also has the authority to investigate any criminal cases that have loopholes, unanswered questions, anything that wasn't clear in the first ruling and if someone feels their constitutional rights have been violated.
It exercises final appellate jurisdiction in cases involving federal law and it has original jurisdiction in a limited number of matters. The Supreme Court hears only cases that present a substantial federal question. A case cannot be appealed to the Supreme Court until it has exhausted all other possible remedies, including lower court and any applicable state court appeals.
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What finally decided the outcome of the 2000 presidential election?
US Supreme Court
What court declares the final word on the constitutionality of a state law?
The [State] Supreme Court (or its equivalent) has final authority unless the question being addressed in the state constitution conflicts with the US Constitution, in which case the US Supreme Court has final authority.
In 1954 the Supreme Court decided that?
schools needed to desegregate
Congress decided to create the courts of appeals because of what?
The supreme Court was overwhelmed by cases.
Is it legal to petition the US Supreme Court?
Yes, of course it's legal to petition the US Supreme Court. When discussing Supreme Court cases, it's important to realize "petition" means to file an appeal of a case already decided by the lower courts. It does not mean to send a signature petition in protest or support of a decision. You are within your legal rights to send such a document, but the Court is not required to read it.
What was the vote in Cohens v Virginia?
Cohens v. Virginia was the Supreme Court case where the Court decided that it has the authority to review lower court decisions where the defendant believes his or her Constitutional rights were compromised. This was already the case in civil matters, but in Cohen, the Court applied the principle to criminal matters as well.
What precedent did Marbury v. Madison set?
In 1803, Marshall decided a case that increased the power of the supreme court.
What is your authority to re-examine a case that has already been tried and decided in the lower court known as?
An appeal will reexamine the evidence and the argument made.
Can you write a sentence using the word supreme?
The supreme court decided to throw out the case.
Who decided that segreation is illegal?
the us supreme court
Who decided whether or not the Supreme Court will review a cases?
who decides whether or not the supreme court will review a case
What finally decided the outcome of the 2000 presidential election?
US Supreme Court
What court declares the final word on the constitutionality of a state law?
The [State] Supreme Court (or its equivalent) has final authority unless the question being addressed in the state constitution conflicts with the US Constitution, in which case the US Supreme Court has final authority.
How are criminal cases settled?
Most "criminal court cases" are decided by the accused. It is you who has control over your destiny. 90% of criminal defendants plea out!
A supreme court case must be decided by?
a simple majority
What branch of government decided the meaning of the laws?
Supreme Court
What does predetermaned mean?
Already decided
