decides cases involving crimes against
The North Carolina state courts.
people and the state
they have upheld the right of society to protect itself against drunk drivers and rejected individual rights arguments
they have upheld the right of society to protect itself against drunk drivers and rejected individual rights arguments
state courts
involving two or more states
State courts hear any and all cases having to do with the laws of their particular state which were passed by their state legislature. They do not hear cases involving the laws of other states nor do they hear Federal cases.
The state court system deals with state laws; however, the federal court system may also hear cases involving state laws under certain conditions.
Cases involving state constitutional questions that don't conflict with the US Constitution are heard in the state court systems. In Missouri, the Supreme Court of Missouri has ultimate authority over state constitutional issues under appellate jurisdiction.
Either the local or state court.
The Executive Branch (President) hears cases between the state governments.