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A quick definition of dual-prosecution rule:

Term: Dual-Prosecution Rule

Definition: The dual-prosecution rule means that both the federal government and a state government can charge and prosecute a person for the same crime because they are separate and independent entities. This is also known as the dual-sovereignty doctrine.

A more thorough explanation:

The dual-prosecution rule is a legal principle that allows both the federal government and a state government to prosecute a defendant for the same offense. This is because both governments are considered separate and distinct entities.

For example, if a person is accused of committing a crime that violates both state and federal laws, they may be prosecuted by both the state and federal government. This means that the defendant could face two separate trials and potentially receive two separate punishments.

The dual-prosecution rule is based on the dual-sovereignty doctrine, which recognizes that both the federal government and state governments have their own separate powers and jurisdictions. This principle allows for the efficient enforcement of both federal and state laws, and ensures that defendants are held accountable for their actions at both levels of government.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:10
I interviewed like two weeks ago, not sure how quick they get back to peeps post interview
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:10
but my interview was a disaster so not holding onto hope
Late to the party but my name is Paul Leachman in Delray Beach, FL (WashU pls respond)
11:11
Why is it taking so long for WashU to get back to me. Ppl are getting acceptances in a month or less
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:11
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triplethread
11:11
@BookLover125: RETWEET
triplethread
11:12
is it bad i lied about getting into case western bc my parents are bugging me about my first a
@BookLover125: they are so impressed with your application they are renaming the library after you before admitting you
Do you know not everyone says they were ED?
11:12
No they shouldn’t be bugging you this is stressful enough without them adding More. Do what u gotta do
11:13
Got jokes I see
triplethread
11:13
its sooo stressful and im not even done applying
Just apply and get the A lol
triplethread
11:13
got like 3 more apps
there should be a law school draft akin to the NFL Draft where law schools can recruit us
or a MaxPreps esque high light video where Deans can rank us
1a2b3c4d26z
11:15
In this analogy is the LSAT the NFL combine
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
11:19
Election Day election day
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