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Old 05-11-2008, 10:16 PM
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Not only does Federal Law trump state and local laws, but a person can be prosecuted for the same instant offense in both jurisdictions.Double jeopardy does not apply, as they are separate jurisdictions. If I'm not mistaken.

Not worth chancing it, IMHO.
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