eli5 what happens if someone commits a crime (such as theft) in an airport
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Typical lawyer answer: It depends. Airports are generally owned by the city or state that it resides but is operated by the federal government. Some are even privately owned. Depending on the crime, type/location/severity, when someone commits a crime in an airport they can face city/state and federal prosecution if caught. Thanks to “separate sovereigns” doctrine you can be charged for a crime in both state and federal courts for the same crime. For example, trying to smuggle a controlled substance.
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