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Misdemeanor
A crime punishable by a fine and/or less than one year in jail.
Felony
A crime resulting in over one year in jail, Usually a violent crime
Appellate jurisdiction
The court that hears the case on appeal drom a lower court.
Original jurisdiction
The first court to hear the case.
Jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions and judgements
Plaintiff
The person who files the law suit.
Defendant
The person whom the complaint is made.
Precedent
a judicial decision that serves as a guide for settling later cases of a similar nature.
Civil case
involves a dispute which is not a criminal matter
Criminal case
the defendant is tried for committing a crime
