Jason
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Trying to live theosis one purr, one page, and one pilgrimage at a time. Theology nerd. History buff. Occasionally distracted by shiny objects and good coffee. Co-habitating with a cat overlord and a wonderful human. #History #Orthodox #Cats #Missouri
Civil Cases
A presidential pardon does not protect someone from civil liability. Victims of the insurrection or other harmed parties could sue individuals for damages in civil court.
A presidential pardon does not protect someone from civil liability. Victims of the insurrection or other harmed parties could sue individuals for damages in civil court.
January 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Civil Cases
A presidential pardon does not protect someone from civil liability. Victims of the insurrection or other harmed parties could sue individuals for damages in civil court.
A presidential pardon does not protect someone from civil liability. Victims of the insurrection or other harmed parties could sue individuals for damages in civil court.
However, state and federal jurisdictions are separate sovereigns. This means a person could face prosecution for similar conduct under both federal and state laws without violating double jeopardy protections.
January 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
However, state and federal jurisdictions are separate sovereigns. This means a person could face prosecution for similar conduct under both federal and state laws without violating double jeopardy protections.
Double Jeopardy Rules
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime by the same jurisdiction.
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime by the same jurisdiction.
January 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Double Jeopardy Rules
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime by the same jurisdiction.
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime by the same jurisdiction.
For example, if an individual trespassed on state property or assaulted state law enforcement officers, a state could bring charges regardless of a federal pardon.
January 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
For example, if an individual trespassed on state property or assaulted state law enforcement officers, a state could bring charges regardless of a federal pardon.