Prepare a 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.
Using the legal research tool WestLaw, complete the assignment and provide your instructor with a detailed description of your search terms, techniques and results. With your submission, include a list of all Boolean search terms, or natural language searches, utilized to complete this assignment.
Your paper should be 3-4 pages long, double-spaced in 10-12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable). Document your research using proper APA or Bluebook formatting. Submit your paper to the Dropbox by the end of Unit 8.
