Federal courts
what cases qualify to go federal courts and not that states court?
the act of law in a case
In the maryland court systems what are the four levels that this system has?
two trial courts and two appellate
flailing to perform act required by criminal law is what?
What is crime of omission
Texting and driving would be considered an act of?
Negligence
If you are on a high speed chase in baltimore city and you cross over to the county line, are you still in baltimore city jurisdictions?
Yes/No
correct: Yes
How can you file a case in the federal court?
A criminal or civil action is commenced by the filing of a complaint. Parties instituting a civil action in a district court are required to pay a filing fee.
district courts are known as...
lowest trial court in a state
True or False: a felony be considered criminal law?
true
what are 2 forms of negligence?
act of omission, commission
what are two types of jurisdiction that a court must have to hear a case?
subject matter, personal
Can anybody file a case in the federal court?
With certain very limited exceptions, each step of the federal judicial process is open to the public.
Maryland Court system is known as what kind of court?
District Court
what are the functions of criminal law?
protects the public from harm. maintain social order
would damage to property be considered negligence?
Yes/No
Correct: Yes
means that only one court has jurisdiction over a case is?
exclusive jurisdiction
What are the levels of the federal court system?
Trial, US district, US court of appeals, US supreme court
what kind of trials are held at district court?
bench trials
A. short term incarceration
B. incarceration long term
C. deal that penalty
D. all of the above
correct:D
what are the elements of negligence?
duty, the act/breach of duty, proximate cause, damage or harm
describe federal question jurisdiction? lawsuits involving federal law
lawsuits involving federal law
What are the qualifications to be in the jury of a federal court system?
At least 18, Us citizen, no felony charges.
how long is a judge term in district court?
A. 15 years
B. 10 years
C. 20 years
correct:B
name the elements of crime?
basic components of crime , the essential feature of a crime
what is presumption of negligence?
the plaintiffs injury be one that normally would not have happened unless negligence were involved
name the three types of federal civil subject matter jurisdiction?
federal question, diversity citizenship, ancillary