Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

can a person be reconvicted of a crime in another state?

A person was convicted of a vechile manslaughter charge in New Jersey and served 3 years before being released.He moved to Florida and was caught doing another minor crime and was reconvicted on the manslaughter charge and given natural life. Can they do this to him?


Asked on 6/14/06, 3:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: can a person be reconvicted of a crime in another state?

From the facts you present, I doesnt make sense.

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Answered on 6/14/06, 4:29 pm
Dan Akes C. Daniel Akes, Attorney at Law

Re: can a person be reconvicted of a crime in another state?

I can't tell for sure, but it sounds like he was given 3 years prison followed by some term of probation. The new charge would have violated the probation, subjecting him to a new sentence.

Dan

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Answered on 6/14/06, 5:14 pm


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