Which of the following court cases would be heard by a federal district court?

Question

A.
an appealed case from the Utah supreme court
B.
a case involving reckless driving in California
C.
an appealed case from the 13th circuit
D.
an initial trial of a defendant accused of illegally trading with Cuba

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. an initial trial of a defendant accused of illegally trading with Cuba

Federal district courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal law, including cases related to federal crimes such as illegal trading with a country like Cuba. The other options do not pertain to the federal jurisdiction.