Take as an Example, Someone Lies Down Across the State

question 29

Multiple Choice

Take as an example, someone lies down across the state border between Iowa and Nebraska so that he is simultaneously in both states. If he were shot to death at that moment, could both Iowa and Nebraska place the shooter on trial for murder?

• A) No, it would violate the double jeopardy clause.
• B) Yes, it would not violate the double jeopardy clause because each state could prosecute.
• C) Maybe, it would depend on the grand jury's opinion.
• D) No, he would be considered in the state his feet were in

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