The court of original jurisdiction in felony crimes is which of the following courts?
a. supreme court
b. district court
c. county court at-law
d. appellate court
Q. 2Which of the following statements is true regarding the appointment of the municipal judges?
a. The governor appoints the municipal judges.
b. The U.S. President appoints the municipal judges.
c. State law allows a city to determine qualifications for its municipal judges.
d. State law requires municipal judges to have law degrees.
Q. 3Which statement is true about municipal courts in Texas?
a. They hear cases that involve city ordinance violations and violations of the city or town building codes.
b. They have the authority to hear severe traffic offenses, such as those involving injuries or intoxication.
c. They are not empowered to hear Class C state law violations that are punishable by fine only.
d. They typically keep an official record of the cases they hear.
Q. 4What is the maximum fine for violations of city ordinances in Texas?
a. 1,000
b. 1,500
c. 2,000
d. 3,000
Q. 5Which statement is true about ordinances?
a. They are passed by the state and enforced by municipal courts.
b. Cities enact and enforce their own ordinances.
c. Ordinances are not enforceable by law.
d. The appellate courts have original jurisdiction over ordinance cases.
Q. 6Dana has been advised by her attorney to request a trial de novo. What should be her next course of action?
a. to file a new case in the municipal court
b. to file a new case in the district court
c. to file a new case in the county court
d. to file a new case in the justice court