Question

Which federal court would be the first to hear a criminal case?
a circuit court
a district court
the Supreme Court
court of appeals

Answer 1

I believe the district court would be the first to hear a criminal case.

Answer 2

Answer:  The correct answer is :  a district court

Explanation:  The district court is located under the Supreme Court and under the federal court of appeal. There are 94 judicial districts throughout the country. Most cases begin at the district court level, disputes are resolved there, determine the facts and apply legal rules to issue a verdict.