United States v. Cadenhead et al.

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Personal — Over nationals in respect of crimes committed abroad — Status of Forces Agreement, 1960 — Rules against double jeopardy — Primary jurisdiction over crimes committed by military personnel — The law of the United States of America.

Treaties — Interpretation of — Principles and rules of — Status of forces agreements — Double jeopardy under — Whether proceeding held in Japanese Family Court bars later trial by United States court martial — Primary right to exercise criminal jurisdiction — Status of Forces Agreement between Japan and United States, 1960 (Article XVII) — The law of the United States of America.