Chapter 1: The Nature, Purpose, & Function of Criminal Law

Dual sovereignty is the sharing of power between state and federal governments; however, a preemption doctrine exists where federal criminal laws are constitutionally superior to state laws. A defendant can be prosecuted for the same act at both the state and federal levels if the criminal charges slightly differ. ................
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