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Even if state court dismissed my cade for possession of a firearm by a felon
Did you appeal the federal court's decision?
General Information:
- Federal and state courts operate independently.
- A dismissal in state court doesn't prevent federal prosecution.
- Appeals can be made against federal court decisions.
General Information:
- Federal and state courts operate independently.
- A dismissal in state court doesn't prevent federal prosecution.
- Appeals can be made against federal court decisions.
My dismissal form says Federal court arrested me in a dismissed case
Did you file an appeal against your conviction in the federal court?
General Information:
- You have the right to appeal a federal court decision.
- Legal representation is recommended for appeals.
General Information:
- You have the right to appeal a federal court decision.
- Legal representation is recommended for appeals.
Is it legal for Federal Court to prosecute a dismissed case by state Court
Yes, it is legal. Federal and state courts are separate entities and can prosecute the same crime independently. This is known as "dual sovereignty".
Even if the dismissal form says it's a dismissed case
Did you consult with a lawyer about this matter?
General Information:
- Even if a case is dismissed at the state level, federal courts can still prosecute under the principle of "dual sovereignty".
- Legal advice is recommended in such situations.
General Information:
- Even if a case is dismissed at the state level, federal courts can still prosecute under the principle of "dual sovereignty".
- Legal advice is recommended in such situations.
But ny dismissal form says Federal court arrested me in a dismissed case
Did you have legal representation when you were arrested by the Federal court?
General Information:
- It's crucial to have legal representation during arrests and trials.
- Lawyers can help protect your rights and navigate the legal system.
General Information:
- It's crucial to have legal representation during arrests and trials.
- Lawyers can help protect your rights and navigate the legal system.
How can Federal Court prosecute a dismissed case
Did you have a lawyer when you were prosecuted in Federal Court?
General Information:
- Federal and state courts are separate entities.
- A case dismissed in state court can still be prosecuted in federal court under the principle of "dual sovereignty".
General Information:
- Federal and state courts are separate entities.
- A case dismissed in state court can still be prosecuted in federal court under the principle of "dual sovereignty".
What is dual sovereignty
Dual sovereignty refers to the ability of both federal and state courts to prosecute an individual for the same crime without violating the double jeopardy clause.
- This is due to the separate sovereignty of federal and state governments.
- This is due to the separate sovereignty of federal and state governments.
State Court suppose to release a person after they dismissed their case
Yes, typically a person is released after a case is dismissed in state court. However, federal courts can still arrest and prosecute for the same crime under "dual sovereignty". Is there anything else I can help with?
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