If someone accepts a plea deal from the state and is sentenced, can they be charged on the federal level for the same thing?
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If someone accepts a plea deal from the state and is sentenced, can they be charged on the federal level for the same thing?
Asked on September 5, 2015 under Criminal Law, Florida
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Both the federal government and the state can file charges against your son for the same crime because the federal and state are separate sovereignties separate governing authorities. Since they are separate sovereignties, there is no issue of double jeopardy.
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