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A crime, according to the courts, is an act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or punishable by law. It typically involves a violation of statutory law and is categorized as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the severity of the offense. Crimes are prosecuted by the government, and those found guilty may face penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or community service. The legal definition of a crime also encompasses the mental state of the offender, often referred to as "mens rea," which must be established for a conviction.
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State and federal courts can each try an individual for the same crime if the courts share jurisdiction over the crime?
concurrent
Is punishment in courts of law necessary?
It depends on the crime
State and federal courts can each try an individual for the same crime if the courts share?
Federal court systems are located in each state of the United States. State and Federal courts can each try an individual for the same crime if they share the same jurisdiction.
What are the Courts of General Jurisdiction in Egypt?
Egypt's Courts of General Jurisdiction is the Niyaba. it is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of crime with a separate Niyaba for administrative cases.
Cases dealing with juvenile crime up to murder are heard originally?
in county courts
Could Courts can be classified according to their function rather than jurisdiction?
Yes, courts can be classified based on their function, such as trial courts, appellate courts, and specialized courts like family courts or tax courts. This classification is based on the type of cases each court hears and the stage of the judicial process they are involved in, rather than their jurisdictional boundaries.
Can someone sue a FORMER employee for embezzlement. Why?
Embezzlement is a crime prosecuted by criminal courts. No lawsuit is necessary.
Can perjury be prosequted in civil courts?
Yes, perjury is perjury.
Can a man being tried for a crime switch courts?
He can petition for a change of venue, moving the case to another location.
Is it a crime to steal a person's concept?
If it is copyrighted it is, or it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the courts that it is identifiable as that person's (or corporations) "work-product."
What type of crime is generally punishable by less than a year in jail and heard typically in lower courts?
misdemeanor
What is visitation according to courts in Kentucky?
see link
