All judges of the above courts are appointed by the president with the approval of the Senate (USCourts, 2012).

In all cases, the court serves as the arena where disputes are argued, and a fair verdict pronounced. The court is normally, replete with what is called a workgroup which comprises the prosecutor, the attorney for the defense and Judge, apart from the various other court clerks, attorney's assistants and other court functionaries. The prosecuting attorney is to lay all facts and evidence and the details of crimes and witnesses before the honorable court and convince the court why the suspect should be found guilty and sentenced. The defense attorney will argue the case for his client and try to get him maximum remission (Lawrence, 1996). Having heard the arguments, of the defense and prosecution, the judge considers it thoroughly and provides a judgment.

Once the pretrial procedures are completed, and...
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