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How does jurisdiction differ between an off-duty incident and something that happens on duty (in the performance of official duties)?
A Answer
For offenses committed in the performance of official duty, U.S. military authorities generally hold primary jurisdiction, and the case is handled quite differently as a result. Most criminal cases — DUI, assault, altercations — happen off duty, in whi
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