Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina
Defrauding a Banking Institute
My husband was tried in Georgia for theft by taking of a bank that is located in South carolina. Now south carolina want to charge him again saying georgia could not prosecute their crime in there state.is this true or is there a such thing as ''Double Jeopardy?''
Asked on 7/07/06, 12:10 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: Defrauding a Banking Institute
If a crime is committed in two states, both states can prosecute it and double jeopardy, which is two trials by the SAME sovereign, generally would not apply.
Answered on 7/07/06, 12:18 pm
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
Re: Defrauding a Banking Institute
I take it he is accused of somehow defrauding a bank in South Carolina by something that he did in Georgia? Before I answer your question I'd like to know if this was one crime or two. Robert Johnston [email protected]
Answered on 7/07/06, 12:38 pm
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