After a year of controversial public debate, the state legislature passed a law last month prohibiting a certain form of conduct. In response, a local prosecutor charged Sam with violating the law based on conduct Sam committed 6 months ago. What is the appropriate challenge to the prosecution?
a. The prosecution is valid because the public was on notice that the law might be passed.
b. The prosecution is invalid because it violates the prohibition against ex post facto laws.
c. The prosecution is valid because it upholds the doctrine of legality.
d. The prosecution is invalid because it violates the prohibition against bills of attainder.
b. The prosecution is invalid because it violates the prohibition against ex post facto laws.
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