Shelby was charged and convicted by a jury in a federal court for violation of federal gun laws. Which of the following is true?
a. The Incorporation Doctrine means that the federal government must follow state laws and the conviction should be overturned.
b. Shelby can appeal her conviction based on the fundamental fairness clause of the Fourth Amendment.
c. Since Shelby never admitted to
the crime, she cannot be tried a second time.
d. The prohibition against double jeopardy applies only to the same crime and the same jurisdiction.
d
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