The court applied the legal principle of 'non bis in idem' after determining that the former Tamaulipas leader had already been prosecuted in Mexico. This principle means that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense. Therefore, the court's decision was based on the fact that the previous legal proceedings in Mexico had already taken place.
Court Applies 'non bis in idem' to Former Tamaulipas Leader
A court has dismissed charges against a former Tamaulipas governor, citing the legal principle that prohibits double jeopardy for the same offense, as a case was already handled in Mexico.
