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When a court has both civil and criminal jurisdiction what does this mean?
It means that that court can hear both criminal or civil cases. Either a criminal case can be filed and heard in that court, OR a civil case can be filed and heard in that court. For instance: most(all?) state circuit courts fit this description.
Why are most criminal cases heard in state courts?
Most criminal cases are heard in state courts because criminal law is primarily under the jurisdiction of state governments. States have their own criminal codes and court systems to handle cases involving violations of state laws. Federal courts typically only hear criminal cases involving violations of federal laws.
What kind of jurisidiction allows a district to hear most federal criminal and civil cases?
Criminal cases in the U.S. are heard at a district court. The judge here then decides whether the matter is serious enough to be passed to the state court.
Is it possible for a lower criminal court to sentence a defendant to 5 years in prison?
Yes. Most felony cases are heard and resolved in the lower court of original jurisdiction.
The majority of the cases heard in the United states each year are heard in?
In the United States, most civil and criminal cases are heard in state trial courts. Municipal courts (traffic court, magistrate's court) may literally hear more cases, but since they don't typically involve criminal law or large amounts of money, it is probably not the answer to your homework question.
What type of cases are tried by a jury?
Most cases which are resolved in court CAN be jury-demandable cases, but in actuality most court cases, traffic-related, civil torts, and criminal, are not heard by juries.
Which federal court are most federal crime cases held?
Most federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
Are most cases in Canada heard by provincial court?
Municipal Court (similar to County Court in the US) hears the most cases in Canada.
How are criminal cases settled?
Most "criminal court cases" are decided by the accused. It is you who has control over your destiny. 90% of criminal defendants plea out!
In which federal court are most federal crime cases held?
Generally, federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
What court heard the most of the cases in this country the state courts or the federal courts?
The majority of cases in the US are heard by the various state courts.
How are most cases that reach the courts in the United states resloved?
Most civil cases are settled outside of court. Most criminal cases are finalized with a plea bargain.
