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Heffron is similar to our case, because both the regulation in Heffron and our ordinance place restrictions on where individuals are permitted to engage in solicitation. In determining the content neutrality of the regulation in Heffron, the court held that the restriction was content-neutral because it was not intended to silence one particular message and was not an attempt to regulate ideas because the regulation applied evenhandedly to all who wished to engage in solicitation, regardless of…

Supreme and Appellate Courts. This system allows justices and judges to stand unopposed for a retention vote in the general election. An approval vote starts a new ten-year term for the incumbent judge or justice. A rejection makes the office vacant for appointment. Judges in the lower levels are still chosen by election. With a few exceptions, most candidates for the trial courts compete in partisan primary elections. The trial courts are made up of the circuit, superior, and probate courts.…

Our criminal system is designed to allow persons accused of a crime to defend themselves against accusations in a court of law. Convictions often depend on evidence, testimony, and the perception of a judge or jury to determine guilt and innocence. At the end of a criminal trial, a verdict of guilt or no-guilt is usually entered and the proceedings come to a close. If a person feels that he or she has been wrongly convicted of a crime, they may be able to appeal the conviction and take the trial…

Case Citation: Bratton et. al. v. McDonough 91 A. 3d 1050 (2014) Background of Case: This is a civil case. It was tried by jury on July 16, 2012 in the State of Maine Superior Court of Somerset County. The jury found for the defendant. The plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine. The case was decided on May 6, 2014. Facts: The plaintiffs in this case are Paula Bratton, Daniel Hills Sr., and their three children (represented by their parents). The defendant is Halsey McDonough.…

The trial court granted Cochran's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Relevant Facts: Bennett presents three issues that require a review of the sufficiency of the evidence to support the jury's verdict. His issues include, there are many evidences that…

The system of state courts is quite diverse; virtually no two states have identical judiciaries. In general, however, the states, like the federal government, have a hierarchically organized system of general courts along with a group of special courts. The lowest level of state courts, often known generically as the inferior courts, may include any of the following: magistrate court, municipal court, justice of the peace court, police court, traffic court, and county court. Such tribunals,…

Local Trial Courts in Texas There are two types of local trial courts in Texas: Municipal Courts and Justice of Peace Courts. The first type has limited criminal jurisdiction. Municipal Courts are created by Texas Legislature to work at the city level. The amount of courts in each location depends up its population and public needs. “These courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances” (“Trial Courts”). Municipal Courts often hear traffic cases, civil…

2012). The court based the case off of the eye witness instead of seeking evidence. He proceeded to claim his innocence, and did not take a plea. But the jury still convicted him of the crime. There was no type of tests taken during his trial. The police had improperly stored the evidence that could have proven that Larry was innocent. He as then sent to prison. Larry was in prison for about three years before being…

United States courts have seven key types of jurisdiction. The first type of jurisdiction is personal jurisdiction. Personal Jurisdiction is the authority the court has over the person. The second type of jurisdiction is subject matter jurisdiction. Subject Matter Jurisdiction is the authority granted upon a court to hear a particular type of case. The third type of jurisdiction is geographical jurisdiction. Geographical jurisdiction is the authority the court has to hear cases that arise…

Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) Facts of the Case: John Leo Brady was arrested, tried and found guilty in a Maryland court for murder. The other man Donald Boblit had a separate trial. During Brady’s trial, he testified that even though he was involved with the robbery that Boblit was the one who committed the murder not him. The lawyer for Brady asked the prosecution to see all Boblit’s statements to get ready for trial but the prosecution withheld one statement in which Boblit…