A Criminal Kidnaps a Victim from State a and Transports

question 42

Multiple Choice

A criminal kidnaps a victim from State A and transports the victim to State B.In State B,the criminal kills the victim.Where can the criminal be prosecuted without violating the protection against double jeopardy?

• A) The criminal can be prosecuted in State A because that was where the criminal act was initiated.
• B) The criminal can be prosecuted in State B because that was where the more serious crime was committed.
• C) The states will agree which one will prosecute the criminal.
• D) Both states and the federal government may prosecute the criminal for all crimes.

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