Multiple Choice
Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder. Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive. Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home. Alex is thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case.
-Alex was charged with murder in the first degree,which is a felony.What jurisdiction would have heard Alex's case?
A) Specific
B) General
C) Local
D) Federal
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