State and Federal Court

The differences in State and Federal Courts are that Sate facilities are less likely to try a suspect with harsh penalties where as the Federal Courts are able to enforce harsher penalties, the fact that you are not located in your local vicinity makes it more difficult for suspects to actually have a fair jury of peers. If you are tried at a Local Court venue the Jury most likely will be located from the same area that the suspect lives in, this makes it easier for the Defense to represent the Defendant because the Jury members are located from the same area and may have something in common with the suspect. When dealing with the Federal Court system the Prosecutors will most likely be better qualified and equipped with newer tactics to prove you guilty in trial. When appealing to the Federal level of the court system you must have knowledgeable Defense attorneys that know how to work with the Federal Court system and appease the Judge. Some problems with the Local Court system is if you are being prosecuted for a hyenas crime your legal counsel and representation would be hard to obtain, it is to your advantage to  appeal and hold your trail at the Federal level of the court system. When dealing with the State if you maintain a job and have a family then most likely the Judge and Jury will make the court process as easy for you as possible especially if you are being prosecuted for a first time offense. In most cases when a suspect appeals to the Federal Court system the Prosecution ops for max penalties unless, there is no certainty of evidence against you, or the Prosecution cannot prove you guilty beyond reasonable doubt. When dealing with State or Local courts you can be placed in rehab or make, other arrangements that may shorten you time in prison.