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tingc95

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If a defendant is tried for the same offense by both the state and federal governments, this is
 
  a. always a violation of double jeopardy
  b. not a violation of double jeopardy
  c. not a violation of double jeopardy if the first trial resulted in acquittal
  d. a violation of double jeopardy only if the first trial resulted in acquittal

Question 2

Seizure by the government of property and other assets is called ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



Mholman93

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

forfeiture



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