dual sovereignty doctrine

dual-sovereignty doctrine. The rule that the federal and state governments may both prosecute someone for a crime, without violating the constitutional protection against double jeopardy, if the person’s act violated both jurisdictions’ laws. See DUAL-PROSECUTION RULE. [Cases: Double Jeopardy 186. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 258.]

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