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10/09/03, 8:53 pm

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What State has Jurisdiction

I was accused of Insurance Fraud by the State of Pennsylvania. However, I did not reside in Pa. I am not guilty and I feel that if I am charged with a crime I should be charged in the state in which I reside. Am I correct?

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Re: What State has Jurisdiction You can be charged with a crime in whatever jurisdiction the crime took place. It doesn...

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Gregory Cantwell

Re: What State has Jurisdiction To answer this question I will need more information from you. Why is the State of Penn...

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Nina Trester

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