Sometimes On Tv I Hear Someone Say That The Federal Government Or The State Government Does Not Have "jurisdiction." What Does That Mean?
Jurisdiction determines who has the authority to enforce the statutes/laws. If a person breaks a federal law, the federal government is said to have jurisdiction and the federal government will prosecute that person. If a person breaks a state law, the state or county where the law was broken is said to have jurisdiction and they will prosecute that person.
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What Is A Statute?
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What Is The Process That Goes On Before A Rule Is Made Into A Law?
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How Do I Find A Statute?
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How Do I Know Which Statute I Violated?
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What Is A Crime?
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What Is A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)?
A: A temporary restraining order, also known as a TRO, can be ordered by a court of law that prevents one person from harming another. A TRO is usually granted in … More
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