Roberto Miramontes Roman v. United States
FifthAmendment
Did it violate the Double Jeopardy Clause for the United States to prosecute Mr. Roman for the same offense and conduct for which he was acquitted in the state court of Utah, and also for conduct of which he was convicted there?
QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Did it violate the Double Jeopardy Clause for the United States to prosecute Mr. Roman for the same offense and conduct for which he was acquitted in the state court of Utah, and also for conduct of which he was convicted there? 2. Did Mr. Roman carry a firearm “in relation” to the sharing of drugs with a friend, within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A), where there was no evidence he intended the firearm to be available in connection with that drug-trafficking offense? i