Utilizing critical thinking skills prepare a two-part paper analyzing why, under certain circumstances, two state trials in two different states for the murder of the same person will not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Double Jeopardy

Utilizing critical thinking skills prepare a two-part paper analyzing why, under certain circumstances, two state trials in two different states for the murder of the same person will not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Also, analyze why, under certain circumstances, a state trial and a federal trial may be held for the murder of the same person without violating the Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

As part of this Assignment, you should conduct legal research to support your analysis of the concept of Double Jeopardy. This is Part One of your Assignment, and it should be 3-5 pages in length, double spaced in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable.)

To submit Part Two, use the legal research tool WestLaw, as available through the University and provide your instructor with a detailed description of your search terms, techniques and results used in your research for Part One. With your submission, include a list of all Boolean search terms, or natural language searches, utilized to complete this Assignment.

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