The trial of offenses punishable with death shall be had in the county where the offense was committed, where that can be done without great inconvenience.

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Terms Used In 18 USC 3235

  • county: includes a parish, or any other equivalent subdivision of a State or Territory of the United States. See 1 USC 2
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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