Criminal Defense Glossary: F
Federal question: Jurisdiction given to federal courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties.
Felony: A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.
File: To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case.
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