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**GroosteFoessy** · 11-21-2008, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Swissy

A court-martial has universal jurisdiction over all active military personnel. IIRC the military can choose to allow civilian courts to exercise jurisdiction. Usually the military exercises jurisdiction because the punishments tend to be more severe and convictions easier to obtain. Plus there's the pride aspect associated with shooting your own dog.

11-21-2008, 03:57 AM	#6
GroosteFoessy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Originally posted by Swissy A court-martial has universal jurisdiction over all active military personnel. IIRC the military can choose to allow civilian courts to exercise jurisdiction. Usually the military exercises jurisdiction because the punishments tend to be more severe and convictions easier to obtain. Plus there's the pride aspect associated with shooting your own dog.
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