Referat LAW of the USA - Judical Institutions

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 .