Riley commits an act via e-mail against State Bank, a business in Texas, where the act is a cyber crime. Riley resides in Utah where the act is not a crime. Prosecution of Riley in Texas involves questions of
A)jurisdiction.
B)"maximum contacts."
C)the immunity of Internet service providers.
D)encryption.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction is the correct answer because it refers to the legal authority of a court to hear a case and make a judgment. In this scenario, the question of whether Texas courts have jurisdiction to prosecute Riley for a cyber crime committed via email against a business in Texas, despite Riley residing in Utah, is central. The other options do not directly relate to the legal authority to prosecute.

Riley Commits an Act Via E-Mail Against State Bank, a Business