Virginia Court System Review

Sort the facts into the correct court. VA Supreme Court Court of final appeal in VA Limited original jurisdiction Justices (7), no jury Appellate Jurisdiction I was given the death penalty for a case of armed robbery where I assaulted two people but no one died! I appealed to the VA Court of Appeals, but I was still found guilty. I still think that this is excessive and we plan to appeal again. What court will hear my case? VA Court of Appeals Appellate jurisdiction only Judges (3), no jury Appeal from Circuit Court I was given the death penalty for a case of armed robbery where I assaulted two people but no one died! My lawyer and I feel that this is excessive and we plan to appeal. What court will hear my case? Circuit Court Judge and jury Appellate jurisdiction from District Courts Original jurisdiction for felony cases Original jurisdiction for civil cases worth more than $25,000 VA main trial court My husband and I are getting a divorce. Ms. Alexander killed a students because all year long she was getting on her nerves. General District Court Judge, no jury Original jurisdiction for misdemeanors Includes Small Claims Court Original jurisdiction for civil cases worth less than $25,000 I got a ticket for not stopping my car at a stop sign. I know I stopped! What court will hear my case? VA Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge, no jury (for privacy reasons) Original jurisdiction for cases involving juveniles Family court, child custody, and felonies and misdemeanors by juveniles (people under 18 years old) I was at a friend’s house studying my favorite subject Civics, and I lost track of time. The police stopped me on my way home and gave me a curfew violation. I don’t feel that I deserve this ticket. Which court will hear my case?