If a Defendant Is Tried for the Same Offense by Both

question 49

Multiple Choice

If a defendant is tried for the same offense by both the state and federal governments, this is:

• A)always a violation of double jeopardy.
• B)not a violation of double jeopardy.
• C)not a violation of double jeopardy if the first trial resulted in acquittal.
• D)a violation of double jeopardy only if the first trial resulted in acquittal.

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