Can you be charged for the same crime but in different counties?
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Can you be charged for the same crime but in different counties?
One county dropped the charges.
Asked on November 30, 2012 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, the county that has "jurisdiction" - the right to prosecute - over the crime would charge you in the matter. That is most likely the county in which the crime is committed. That is probably why the other county dropped the charges. Get help.
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