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1
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A state acquires jurisdiction over a crime if either the

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conduct or the result happened there.

2
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Can two states simultaneously have jurisdiction over a crime?

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Yes, and jurisdiction will be decided by the context of the crime.

3
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Generally there is no merger of crimes in

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American Law

4
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An exception to the Merger doctrine is made for the crimes of

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Attempt and Solicitation