Define jurisdiction and then contrast geographical and subject-matter jurisdiction
What will be an ideal response?
• Jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear and decide cases within an area of the law or a geographic territory.
• One limitation of the court is geographic. Generally, a court can exercise its authority over residents of a certain area.
• A second limitation on the court involves subject matter. State courts include courts of general jurisdiction and courts of limited jurisdiction.
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Do you believe that corporate crime could be curtailed if members of the corporation were held responsible for the actions of the corporation?
If we were able to remove the cloak of the corporation to uncover individuals responsible, would this reduce the amount of corporate crime? The individuals could no longer hide within the corporation. If this is possible What will be an ideal response?
The image of the juvenile gang as an integrated group with committed members and a well-defined internal structure is least consistent with the work of:
a. Frederic Thrasher. b. Martin Sanchez Jankowski. c. Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi. d. Felix Padilla.
Which of the following is the burden of proof used in civil cases?
a. Probable cause b. Reasonable suspicion c. Preponderance of the evidence d. Beyond a reasonable doubt
A child in Texas is a person ____ years of age but not ____ years of age.
a. 10, 16 b. 10, 17 c. 9, 17 d. 9, 16 e. 10, 21