Perspective
Aug. 10, 2012
Despite basic rules, interesting venue issues often arise
The fundamental rules of venue are not that difficult: The government must prosecute an offense in a district where the crime was committed. By Laurie L. Levenson of Loyola Law School
The fundamental rules of venue are not that difficult. The government must prosecute an offense in a district where the crime was committed. See U.S. Const. art. III, Section 2, cl. 3; U.S. Const., Amend. VI; Fed. R. Crim. P. 18. Generally, venue requirements for criminal cases are set by statute. See 18 U.S.C. Sections 3234-3244. If a crime takes place in multiple venues, the prosecutor usually has discretion as to where to charge the crime...
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