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the nature and origin of criminal law in this country. As such, there exists dual sovereignty between the state and federal criminal justice systems. Specifically, each system has its own set of criminal laws and procedures, all ultimately governed by constitutional mandates and protections.
In your opinion, should citizens be subject to prosecution in two separate criminal justice systems? Be sure to include your opinions about the possibility of a person being prosecuted in BOTH the federal and state courts for essentially the same conduct.