An officer can be prosecuted under state and federal criminal laws for the same act,and the protection against double jeopardy does not apply.

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The protection against double jeopardy only applies when an individual is being tried for the same offense twice in the same court system (either state or federal). However, a person can still be prosecuted for the same act by both state and federal courts, as they are considered separate sovereigns. Therefore, an officer can be prosecuted under state and federal criminal laws for the same act and the protection against double jeopardy does not apply.

An Officer Can Be Prosecuted Under State and Federal Criminal