Read the feollowing scenarios. For each scenario explain what court (US District Court, US Court of Appeals, or US Supreme Court) would hear this case and why (4 points each).
The defendant, Mr. Jones, was convicted in a US District Court of money laundering charges. Mr. Jones believes he did not receive a fair trial because his court appointed lawyer slept through most of the trial. What court would he challenge this in and why?
The defendant, Ms. Smith, is charged with several counts of counterfeiting. She has pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial. What court would hear this case and why?
The defendant, Mr. Young, age 17, was convicted in a US District Court of treason and given a sentence of life without parole. He appealed his conviction to a US Court of Appeal on the grounds that a sentence of life without parole for a juvenile is unconstitutional under the 8th Amendment. The court of appeals affirmed his conviction. What court could he appeal to next and why?
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