If a defendant commits an act which violated both state and federal law, which one has jurisdiction to prosecute him?

A. the state court only
B. the federal court only
C. both the state and federal court
D. either the state or federal court, but not both


C. both the state and federal court

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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

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