Who create and enforce criminal laws?
Federal powers or state powers?
Both federal and state powers play a role in creating and enforcing criminal laws. The federal government creates and enforces criminal laws through various agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Department of Justice (DOJ). They have jurisdiction over a range of offenses that fall under federal law, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and interstate crimes.
On the other hand, state governments also have the power to create and enforce criminal laws within their respective jurisdictions. State law enforcement agencies, such as state police departments, handle a wide range of offenses that are not under federal jurisdiction, including robbery, assault, and traffic violations.
It is important to note that certain crimes can fall under both federal and state jurisdictions, depending on the circumstances, such as certain drug offenses. In such cases, both federal and state authorities may collaborate and coordinate their efforts to enforce the laws.