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it is when a citizen of the US gets tried for a case and is found innocent later, the police find more information and find out he is guilty, he is still off the hook cuz he cant get tried for the same thing after being found innocent

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Q: What is double jeapordy?
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Can some one be tried twice for the same crime?

After a verdict has been rendered in the case, no. It is called double jeapordy, and is prohibited (in the US).


Word for charging someone of same crime twice?

Double jeapordy.


Being tried twice for the same crime?

. . . . is known as DOUBLE JEAPORDY, and is forbidden by the US Constitution.


What can be some double jeopardy in California?

There is no double jeapordy - in California, or anywhere else in the US. It is prohibited by the US Constitution.


Did any African Americans face double jeapordy?

Yea! There were two on TV last night! They both played double jeapordy!


What part of the 5th amendment prevents a person from being charged twice for the same crime?

Double Jeapordy


How does double jeopardy affect whites?

(in the US) There is constitutional potection and prohibition against 'double jeapordy' for ANYBODY, so this question is moot in the US.


I need a specific example that shows why double jeopardy should be abolished?

There is no need for such an example or such an argument. Double Jeapordy IS abolished in the US by virtue of the US Constitution.


Cant be tried twice for the same crime is known as?

It referred to as the double jeopardy rule. A person cannot be charged for the same crime for the same actions twice.


Trying a person for the same crime more than once is called?

It is known as Double Jeapordy, and does not exist in the US as it is forbidden by the US Constitution.


If a judge declares a mistrial due to his action terminate double jeopardy?

If the judge declares a mis-trial (for whatever reason) it does NOT consititute double jeapordy to re-try you on the same charge.


IS IT DOUble jeopardy for a person to be held liable for the same act same person with the other court?

Definition of Double Jeapordy: Double jeopardy refers to a person being tried again for the same offense after being acquitted.