Pearl, MS asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi

Q: My nephew done 3 yrs in mobil Alabama prison then went to Mississippi. For 3 yrs. Alabama has another charge. He signd

A extradition waiver today. He was up for parole in July. So what I'm asking is first can they put another charge on him after he has already done his time in Alabama ? Second will the time he has served in Mississippi count for time served in Alabama? Thank u

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Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
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  • Madison, MS
  • Licensed in Mississippi

A: Yes, they can charge him with commission of another crime in another state; however, he will likely not receive any credit in Alabama for his conviction in Mississippi, as they are two different states with two different sets of laws.

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