Frank Is a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior

Frank is a judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He has been a judge for 10 years and has served in both civil and criminal courts. The governor has informed Frank that he is being appointed to the California Court of Appeals. He will be in the Second District which covers Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Frank has some questions about his new job. Can the United States Supreme Court reverse his rulings?

A) Yes. The United States Supreme Court automatically grants a Petition for Certiorari for cases tried in state courts that raise constitutional issues.
B) Maybe. The United States Supreme Court can grant a Petition for Certiorari for any case tried in state courts if 4 justices vote to hear the case.
C) Maybe. The United States Supreme Court can grant a Petition for Certiorari for criminal cases raising constitutional issues if 4 justices vote to hear the case.
D) No. The United States Supreme Court never grants a Petition for Certiorari if the case received a complete review by the state appellate courts.