The Supreme Court almost always hears appeals (though they do have original jurisdiction over a narrow number of cases, including disputes between two states - New Hampshire v. Maine, for example). There is no jury (obviously), so the Justices alone are responsible for the decision. The ruling that the Justices hand down is final and is binding on lower federal courts.
2007-01-01 14:15:48
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answered by jdphd 5
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It does not deal with guilt or innocence. The supreme court does not hear criminal cases (well, they heard one in their history) there is no testimony, no jury. There are 9 judges which a lawyer, alone, speaks to. Each side has half an hour for normal cases. The lawyer Goes to a lectern and starts giving the justices the details of the case, how they affect constitutional law, and their justification for their arguments. The Justices are permitted to break in and ask questions at anytime. Once that is done, the opposing side gets their turn. The justices will not return a decision on the case for several months either.
hope that answers your question.
2007-01-01 14:04:45
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answered by The Big Box 6
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well the supreme court is the highest court so what ever they rule can not be over turned like in all other courts where the case can be appealed to a higher court, city to state to district/federal to supremee. suprem courts also make a ruling then that ruling tells the lower courts how to rule on that issue or type case.
2007-01-01 14:06:10
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answered by Hoss 2
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