List and discuss the three types of jurisdiction defendants are involved with after the arraignment process

What will be an ideal response?


Municipal or County Law—court of limited jurisdiction, informal trial, officer and judge; State Law—state court of limited jurisdiction, misdemeanor, state court of original jurisdiction, felony; Felon Law—federal magistrate court, misdemeanor, federal district court, felony.

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The Sixth Amendment embodies the concept of due process.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is not a necessary element that needs to be considered when formulating a definition of violence?

a. the intent of the participants b. the causes of and motivations and justifications for the behavior c. the legality of the act d. the degree and type of injury

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A recall of millions of cars by ______ in 2009 and 2010 after mechanical defects reportedly caused severe injury and the deaths of 52 people in the United States.

a. Toyota b. Ford c. Dodge d. Mercedes

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Federal law requires police officers to investigate the immigration status of suspects on all calls and to report persons who are in this country illegally

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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