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This type of jurisdiction means that both federal and state courts can hear a case?
A state may have concurrent jurisdiction with a federal court when, for example, a crime defined under state law is committed on federal property, and certain offenses involving Indian tribal members.
How far do police have jurisdiction away from their city?
It is defined by state or federal law. In Oregon, for example, a police officer has authority through the entire state.
What are the rules for character evidence?
That will depend on the jurisdiction, federal or state, and if it is a state, which state.
What kind of cases does the US Supreme Court and federal judiciary have jurisdiction over?
Cases that have federal jurisdiction. They can either arise under federal law or be state law cases that gain jurisdiction through diversity jurisdiction.
What kind of jurisdiction does a case have if it can be heard in either state or federal court?
Concurrent jurisdiction
What type of jurisdiction allows federal courts to hear state law?
executive jurisdiction
What kind of jurisdiction does a court have if the case can be heard at state and federal level?
Concurrent jurisdiction
What criteria determine whether a legal case falls under federal jurisdiction or state jurisdiction?
Legal cases fall under federal jurisdiction if they involve federal laws, the U.S. Constitution, or parties from different states. State jurisdiction applies to cases involving state laws or parties within the same state. The criteria for determining jurisdiction include the nature of the legal issues and the parties involved.
What kind of offense is possession of untaxed alcohol?
Alcohol for consumption is taxed and regulated at both the Federal and the State levels, so it is both a federal and a state offense. However, since the federal jurisdiction trumps the state jurisdiction only the federal government can charge you.
What is jurisdiction shared by a state court and a federal court?
Concurrent jurisdiction allows both state and federal courts to hear cases involving federal laws, diversity of citizenship cases, and cases involving concurrent jurisdiction statutes. It means either court can hear the case.
What are the key differences between federal and state court systems in terms of jurisdiction and authority?
The key differences between federal and state court systems lie in their jurisdiction and authority. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws, the Constitution, and disputes between states. State courts have jurisdiction over cases involving state laws, local ordinances, and most civil and criminal matters within their state. Federal courts have authority to interpret federal laws and the Constitution, while state courts have authority to interpret state laws and their own state constitution.
What do federal courts not have to try cases in which a state is sued by citizens of another state?
They do not have jurisdiction.
