Adam, the accused in a case, is discussing the facts of the case with his lawyer. His lawyer tells him that the case could be dealt with differently by the court because the court does not belong to a common law state. Which of the following is most likely true of the given scenario?

a. The common law is likely to prevail over statutes in the state they are referring to.
b. The court deciding the case is situated in Louisiana.
c. The court deciding the case is situated in Illinois.
d. Procedural law is likely to prevail over substantive law in the state they are referring to.