What is concurrent jurisdiction and how common is it?

What will be an ideal response?


• Concurrent jurisdiction occurs when two different court systems (federal and state, for example) have simultaneous jurisdiction over the same case.• Concurrent jurisdiction is quite common.

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Which of the following does the “crime index” reflect?

a. the nation's murder rate b. Part I offenses on the UCR c. Part II offenses on the UCR d. the rate of violent victimizations reported on the NCVS

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Which of the following is an example of a reform condition of parole?

A. Report to the parole officer upon release and periodically thereafter. B. Refrain from the use of drugs and alcohol. C. Cooperate with the parole officer. D. Get permission to change jobs or residence.

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__________ defense is sometimes called the "choice of evils."

A. Consent B. Insanity C. Justification D. Necessity

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Which techniques may be used in presumptive testing?

a. colorimetric testing b. microcrystalline testing c. gas chromatography-mass spectrometry d. microscopic examination of plant matter e. a and c only f. b and d only g. All of the above. h. None of the above.

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