Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

zooks

(308 posts) Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:25 PM Jan 2021

1

Where will these out of state rioters/terrorists be tried?

19 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Where will these out of state rioters/terrorists be tried? (Original Post) zooks Jan 2021 OP

DC elleng Jan 2021 #1

Another reply says a federal court in any state. zooks Jan 2021 #12

Depends on charges, elleng Jan 2021 #14

Got it zooks Jan 2021 #16

Washington D.C., the scene of the crime. madaboutharry Jan 2021 #2

Yes they can by US Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #3

Can Conspiracy Cases Be Brought in District in which Parties Conspired? Stallion Jan 2021 #5

Yes, Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #10

So if these are considered conspiracy cases they will be tried zooks Jan 2021 #15

Yes Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #17

They committed federal crimes. They should be tried in a federal court. beastie boy Jan 2021 #4

Federal court AnyFunctioningAdult Jan 2021 #6

If its federal Trump can pardon DLCWIdem Jan 2021 #7

Some state AG have come out to say they are following closely to prosecute Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #8

2 states said they will bring charges SheltieLover Jan 2021 #9

District of Columbia- rzemanfl Jan 2021 #11

Pardon Ishaq Jan 2021 #13

Dunno, but where will they be hospitalized when Covid hits? Guilded Lilly Jan 2021 #18

Generally a case is brought in the county where it occurred lettucebe Jan 2021 #19

elleng

(131,223 posts)

1. DC

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:28 PM

Jan 2021

https://abc7ny.com/capitol-building-protest-arrests-who-was-arrested-in-dc-today-have-their-been-any-at-the-charges-for-breaking-into/9439504/

zooks

(308 posts)

12. Another reply says a federal court in any state.

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:36 PM

Jan 2021

I've heard both answers elsewhere so its rather confusing

elleng

(131,223 posts)

14. Depends on charges,

Reply to zooks (Reply #12)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:38 PM

Jan 2021

'conspiracy' enlarges the options. The law is confusing!

zooks

(308 posts)

16. Got it

Reply to elleng (Reply #14)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:43 PM

Jan 2021

madaboutharry

(40,234 posts)

2. Washington D.C., the scene of the crime.

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:28 PM

Jan 2021

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

3. Yes they can by US

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:28 PM

Jan 2021

Attorney representing the Federal District they reside in. And can would see justice in the Federal Court House in that District.

Stallion

(6,476 posts)

5. Can Conspiracy Cases Be Brought in District in which Parties Conspired?

Reply to Wellstone ruled (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:30 PM

Jan 2021

not a criminal attorney

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

10. Yes,

Reply to Stallion (Reply #5)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:34 PM

Jan 2021

Grand Jury would need to be empaneled in both cases as per a retire Fed Lawyer.

zooks

(308 posts)

15. So if these are considered conspiracy cases they will be tried

Reply to Wellstone ruled (Reply #10)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:41 PM

Jan 2021

in DC instead of the states where they live?

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

17. Yes

Reply to zooks (Reply #15)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:44 PM

Jan 2021

beastie boy

(9,506 posts)

4. They committed federal crimes. They should be tried in a federal court.

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:30 PM

Jan 2021

It doesn't matter which state the federal court may be in.

AnyFunctioningAdult

(192 posts)

6. Federal court

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:31 PM

Jan 2021

DLCWIdem

(1,580 posts)

7. If its federal Trump can pardon

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:31 PM

Jan 2021

Vivienne235729

(3,390 posts)

8. Some state AG have come out to say they are following closely to prosecute

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:33 PM

Jan 2021

Should there be anyone from their jurisdiction.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)

9. 2 states said they will bring charges

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:33 PM

Jan 2021

Sorry cannot recall which ones. MN, maybe?

Perhaps they are anticipating pardons.

rzemanfl

(29,574 posts)

11. District of Columbia-

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:34 PM

Jan 2021

https://www.federalrulesofcriminalprocedure.org/title-v/rule-18-place-of-prosecution-and-trial/

You're welcome.

Ishaq

(16 posts)

13. Pardon

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:36 PM

Jan 2021

The reprobate Trump can actually pardon them all. I doubt he does that since the reaction would be too strong. Trump is now in the save my skin only mode as he always has been in since day one.

Guilded Lilly

(5,591 posts)

18. Dunno, but where will they be hospitalized when Covid hits?

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:45 PM

Jan 2021

lettucebe

(2,337 posts)

19. Generally a case is brought in the county where it occurred

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 09:50 PM

Jan 2021

It's not about trying to make it easy on the defendants.

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Where will these out of s...