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Legal Actions, US Constitution (1787-1791), JURISDICTION: A court's…

- - - - Possible penalty of 1 year or less
    - - Possible penalty is for a 1 year +
        
        Sentence served in prison
        
        Upon release, person is known informally as an "ex-con"
        
        Officially, person becomes a felon which comes with the loss of certain rights and privileges
    - - Brought in criminal court. Conviction is for a civil offense only. Only penalties are fine and loss of privileges (e.g. driving)
- - - - Definition: A court order to do or not do something
  - - - Bench trial
    - - Jury trial
- - - - US Bankruptcy Court
- - - - Trial Courts (District Court) All states