MINDTAP BUSINESS LAW FOR MANN/ROBERTS S
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Author: Roberts
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Person RJ has snatched a purse from a car that is not being attended in the gas station. There was both money and a firearm in the purse. Person RJ was convicted for the theft of property and for the firearm. Person RJ made an appeal stating that his conviction is a double jeopardy violation that constitutes a numerous convictions for a single act.
To discuss: Whether person RJ be convicted for both the crimes.
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