The central issues in Who Has Jurisdiction revolve around the criminal justice professional's ability to determine which offenses are state offenses and which are federal offenses, based on individual judgment and experience. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following question. What components and facts must be considered in determining jurisdiction in the investigation and prosecution of a criminal action, and why?

The central issues in Who Has Jurisdiction revolve around the criminal justice professional's ability to determine which offenses are state offenses and which are federal offenses, based on individual judgment and experience. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following question. What components and facts must be considered in determining jurisdiction in the investigation and prosecution of a criminal action, and why?

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