It is constitutionally permissible to prosecute a defendant for the same act at both the state and federal levels as long as the criminal charges differ slightly.

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This is due to the "dual sovereignty doctrine," which allows state and federal governments to prosecute the same individual for the same act under different statutes, as they are considered separate sovereigns.

It Is Constitutionally Permissible to Prosecute a Defendant for the Same