United States v. Dionisio

CALABRESI, Circuit Judge:

Defendant Dominick Dionisio appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to dismiss a racketeering conspiracy charge that he claims is prohibited by the Double Jeopardy Clause. Dionisio contends that the protections of the Double Jeopardy Clause were triggered when, pursuant to a plea agreement, the court previously dismissed with prejudice another racketeering conspiracy charge against him that was allegedly based on the same offense conduct. Guaranteeing that no person shall “be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb,” U.S.…