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Can you serve time in both federal and state prisons for the same crime?

April 26, 2017crime Federal prisons serve State time

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Can you serve time in both federal and state prisons for the same crime?

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No. Federal prison houses those who’ve commited federal crimes and state prisons house those who’ve committed state crimes. If someone violates both states and federal crimes, prosecutors will try to get a conviction on the federal level because it’s a more severe penalty.