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14 Cards in this Set
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Which of the best defines the criminal Justice System? |
Police, courts,corrections |
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Another name for municipal law is? |
Civil law |
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The law which of the purpose of preventing harm to society declares what conduct is criminal and prescribe the punishment to be imposed for such conduct defines? |
Common Law |
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Appeals from the justice court go to the? |
County court |
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Appeals from the county court goes to the? |
Appeals court |
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Appeals from the district court goes to? |
Court of appeals |
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The two kinds of courts are the? |
Criminal, civil |
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Which court of origin jurisdiction hears class A and B misdemeanors only? |
County Courts |
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Which court has original jurisdiction on all felonies? |
District |
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Misdemeanor cases with a fine not to exceed $500.00 goes to which court? |
Justice |
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Small claims court hears cases up to? |
$10,000 |
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Highest court of appeal in criminal cases in Texas is the? |
Texas court of criminal appeals |
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That law which defines personal and property rights of individuals? |
Civil law |
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What is the purpose of criminal law? |
Prevent harm to society |
