Thomas Shelby committed a violent crime in Tennessee. However, he fled through the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Miami police captured in Florida. What should the Miami Police do according to Article IV of the Constitution?

Question

a
Thomas Shelby should be sent to Tennessee to be prosecuted
b
Thomas Shelby should be sent to Alabama to be prosecuted
c
Thomas Shelby should be prosecuted in Florida
d
Thomas Shelby should be sent to Georgia to be prosecuted

Answer 1

According to Article IV, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, which addresses the extradition of fugitives, a person charged with a crime in one state who flees to another state should be returned to the state where the crime was committed for prosecution. Therefore, in this scenario:

a. Thomas Shelby should be sent to Tennessee to be prosecuted.

This option aligns with the requirements of extradition as outlined in the Constitution.