Read the News Article regarding the South Carolina Shooting of 12 people (nine who died and three who survived.) In a short essay, discuss whether THIS news article is discussing a federal or state case. Explain whether or not the defendant (Dylann Roof) can be charged and prosecuted in both a federal or state court. Why or why not? Identify the legal doctrine or reasoning to support your answer.
As the article indicates, Dylann Roof was found guilty in this trial and a later article indicates he was given the death penalty. Can Dylan be tried in another court as well, yes or no? If yes, what jurisdiction and why? If no, why not.
Finally, Roof represented himself at trial. This is known as __________. Was he entitled to an attorney for this case? Yes or No and identify constitutional, statutory or case law to support your answer.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/12/15/505723552/jury-finds-dylann-roof-guilty-in-s-c-church-shooting?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20170112&utm_campaign=npr_email_a_friend&utm_term=storyshare
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