Someone Is Charged with Violating an El Paso Ordinance That

question 3

Multiple Choice

Someone is charged with violating an El Paso ordinance that prohibits loud music after 10:00 pm. This case will begin in

• A) municipal court.
• B) district court.
• C) statutory county court.
• D) the court of appeals.

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Definitions:

Double Jeopardy

A legal principle that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense in the same jurisdiction, as protected under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Fourth Amendment

A part of the U.S. Constitution that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Not Guilty

A legal declaration made in a court proceeding that an accused person did not commit the crime for which they are charged.

Bribery

A corrupt and illegal activity in which a person offers, gives, solicits, or receives money, services, or anything of value in order to gain an illicit advantage.