A criminal kidnaps a victim from State A and transports the victim to State B.In State B,the criminal kills the victim.Where can the criminal be prosecuted without violating the protection against double jeopardy?

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Both State A and State B have jurisdiction to prosecute the criminal for the crimes they committed within their state's borders. However, since this incident involved the crossing of state lines, this would also be a violation of federal law, giving the federal government the ability to prosecute the criminal as well. Prosecutions by different sovereigns (in this case, the states and federal government) do not violate protection against double jeopardy, as each government is considered a separate entity with its own legal authority.

A Criminal Kidnaps a Victim from State a and Transports