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Why was the case tried in federal court rather than state court?
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Where can a case be tried that is in violation of state and federal laws?
Crimes that violate both state and federal laws can be tried in either state or federal court. Frequently, they are tried in both.
Can the state try a federal crime in state court?
No. Violations of federal law are tried in US District Court. Violations of state laws in the state court system.
If you are first tried in a district court then you have been accused of breaking a?
If you are referring to a STATE district court - you would have broken a state law. If you are referring to a FEDERAL dIstrict court, you would have broken a federal law.
Concurrent jurisdiction means that a case may be tried by?
Either the state or federal court.
State courts can deal with any number of federal questions with the understanding that they're subject to review by a federal appeals court what must be tried only in federal court?
bankruptcy
In what court of law is a federal case put on trial?
A federal case is tried in a federal branch circuit court. States typically have several of these courts that will try all federal cases from a certain region in a state.
Would a counterfeiting case start in a state court?
It would be a Federal crime and would be tried in a United States District Court.
Can Federal Courts decide issues of State law?
No The above answere is wrong. State courts can decide issues of federal law, but they are only persuasive authority, since the Federal courts are not required to follow those decisions.
Can a law suit against the FAA be tried in a state court?
I believe the FAA is federal, not state. I do not think state courts would decide on federal matters. If you knew what FAA stood for... Federal Aviation Administration
Do state laws have an impact in federal courts?
Under some situations, a case involving a person from out of state can be tried in a Federal Court according to a state law. While state law never supersedes Federal law, a lawyer can bring up a case from state law that might have bearing on a Federal Case. The way the United States Supreme Court ruled on that state case would affect Federal Law and could influence the federal court.
Do you go to federal prison or state prison for murder?
Under most circumstances, murder would be tried in a state court; if the defendant is in the military, it may be tried in a military court (federal). If the crime was committed as part of another federal crime or on federal property, the case would appear before a federal court.Under certain circumstances, the defendant (and only the defendant) has the option to exercise federal courts' removal jurisdiction to move his or her case from state to federal court (as outlined in 28 U.S.C. § 1441).
What is the term of office for state judges in Washington D.C.?
Washington, DC is not a state, but federal territory. As such, they do not have any state courts. Cases for the District of Columbia are tried and appealed in the federal court system.
