Referat Law of the usa

LAW of the USA

- Based on legal priciples from English Common law , re-embodied in the Bill of Rights , the first 10 amendements to the American Constitution .

- No uniform legal Code

Judical Institutions :

- Department of Justice established in 1870

- Federal Bureau of Investigations for serious crimes , rather like Scotland

Yard or BKA

- Courts : district Courts , County ( Circuit ) Courts , State Supreme Court .

- Jury : consists of 12 persons , deciding between innocent or guilt .

Offices connected with the Law :

- Sherrif : Head of County Police force

- Chief of Justice : appointed by President for life with consent of senate .

Or by a variety of Ways

- No National Police System , no unarmed Police force

- Most State Judges are chosen by popular vote  Much Criticism

- Term ranges between 2 Years and for life .

- At County Courts rarely longer than 4 Years .

Sentencing :

- Minor offences are regulatet with fines

- Felonies ( heavier Crimes ) cause imprisonment

- Serious Crimes ( Murder ) can even cause death penalty .