SOCL 3371 Chapter : Ch 9 Study Outline
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Cases may involve violations of both criminal and civil law. Examples: oj simpson case: murder, jameis winston: rape. Fsu university: differences between criminal law and civil law, the party bringing the suit to court, punishment options, protections for criminal defendants, burden of proof. Jurisdiction of court depends on several factors: geographical jurisdiction. Presented as whatever state the crime occurred in vs the name of the defendant. State law only applies to the jurisdiction of the particular state. Federal law and state law can contradict each other: Laws of one state are limited only to that state. When acts are illegal under both federal and state law. Up to federal government as to whether they will prosecute a case or whether they will allow the state to do so. Jurisdiction of a court is also based on the type of case that its allowed to hear. Specific type of cases, such as drug courts, domestic violence courts, and mental health courts.
