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No. The US Supreme Court only exercises appellate jurisdiction over criminal cases originating in the state and federal court systems; they do not hold trials. The federal court of original jurisdiction (trial court) for a murder case would be the US District Court overseeing the territory in which the crime occurred.
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What are the most powerful to least powerful courts in the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court is the most powerful federal court. The Courts of Appeal are the most powerful courts most litigants will ever reach (the Supreme Court only hears a tiny number of cases a year). The District Courts are the trial level courts.
Who was the recent impeachment of the justices in the supreme court?
I'm not sure what you're trying to ask, but there was no recent impeachment of US Supreme Court justices. The only justice ever impeached was Samuel Chase, in 1804. Chase was acquitted at his Senate trial in 1805 and continued serving on the Court until his death in 1811. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What is the term of office for supreme court justice's and when may they be removed?
Supreme Court justices have lifetime appointments--most of them retire, but they can stay on the bench until they die like William Rehnquist did. They can be impeached, but that's the only way to get rid of one. The only justice to have ever been impeached was Samuel Chase, who was acquitted. Samuel Chase was nominated to the Court by George Washington.
What term means that the courts have the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
The power of the supreme court to declare a law "unconstitutional" is called Judicial Review. No part of the constitution actually grants this power explicitly to the Supreme Court, but the case of Marbury vs. Madison established this power and has been the accepted precedent for granting the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review ever since.
Who was the only man ever to lead two branches of government?
William Taft was both the President of the United States (Executive branch) and a Supreme Court Justice (Judicial branch).
When is a justice appointed to the US Supreme Court?
When a vacancy occurs because a sitting justice retires, resigns, dies or is impeached and convicted.Only one US Supreme Court justice, Samuel Chase, has ever been impeached, but he was acquitted at trial.
Can a Supreme Court justice judge his own trial?
Absolutely not; that would be a conflict of interest and a breach of ethics that would not be permitted by the courts. If the case ever reached the US Supreme Court on appeal, and the the justice was, for some reason, still a member of the Court, he (or she) would be expected to recuse himself from participating in the case.
What are the most powerful to least powerful courts in the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court is the most powerful federal court. The Courts of Appeal are the most powerful courts most litigants will ever reach (the Supreme Court only hears a tiny number of cases a year). The District Courts are the trial level courts.
Has a Congressman ever been convicted by the US Supreme Court?
No. The US Supreme Court would only review a criminal case against a member of Congress (or any other citizen) under appellate jurisdiction, not as a trial court. In order for the Court to consider granting certiorari in any case, it has to involve an important question of federal or constitutional law.
Was there ever been a female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
No.
Who was the recent impeachment of the justices in the supreme court?
I'm not sure what you're trying to ask, but there was no recent impeachment of US Supreme Court justices. The only justice ever impeached was Samuel Chase, in 1804. Chase was acquitted at his Senate trial in 1805 and continued serving on the Court until his death in 1811. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
How many Protestants are on the supreme court?
With the retirement of John Paul Stevens on 2010 June 29, there are currently no Protestants on the Supreme Court for the first time ever.
Did Ernesto Miranda ever serve time for his crimes?
Yes. Miranda was convicted at his second trial, and the decision was affirmed by the Arizona Supreme Court. The US Supreme Court denied certiorari to review the second trial in 1969, leaving the decision of the Arizona Supreme Court controlling.
What was Thurgood Marshall's Jobs?
Thurgood Marshall was a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. He was the first African- American ever to be appointed as a justice.
How many African American have ever served on the US supreme court?
3
Did Obama ever run for the U.S Supreme Court?
U.S. Supreme Court justices are not elected. They are appointed by the president and approved by a majority of the U.S. Senate. Although he is expert in constitutional law, it is doubtful that President Obama would ever want to serve on the High Court.
Does the Supreme Court require a grand jury hearing in state felony cases?
No not ever.
