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This would mean that a prosecutor could continue trials until he got the verdict he wanted.
As it stands people can be tried multiple times for the same offense. This happens when a certain act violates more than one statute, or statutes in more than one jurisdiction. This most often happens when the government feels a victory is politically important.
One (almost) recent example was the prosecution of the officers in the Rodney King beating in Los Angeles. The officers were tried in California State court, and for some inexplicable reason were found not guilty (My personal belief is that they should have been convicted and left to rot in jail). That verdict, however misguided, would normally close, and should have closed, the matter. Instead the Federal Government decided that they would prosecute the officers under a different federal law for precisely the same event.
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∙ 13y agoThe government could continue to try you over and over until they finally got a conviction.
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Word for charging someone of same crime twice?
Double jeapordy.
What is it called when you try someone twice for the same crime?
It is commonly called "double jeopardy" and is illegal.
What is meant by Twice put in jeopardy of life and limb?
it means that someone could be tried twice for the same crime that person commits.
What amendment trying someone twice for the same crime is illegal?
its the fifth amendment, double jeopardy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is being tried twice for the same crime a basic civil right?
You can not be tried twice for the same crime. It's called double jeopardy.
What word means being tried twice for the same crime?
Double jeopardy means you can't be tried twice for the same crime.
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.
Can someone be tried twice for the same crime?
In cases of mis-trials, or 'hung' juries, yes.
What is the word that means you can not be tried for the same crime twice?
The word you're looking for is "double jeopardy." This legal principle prevents a person from being prosecuted or punished twice for the same offense.
What term means a citizen can be tried for the same crime twice?
Double Jeopardy being tried for the same crime twice. It is prohibited in the Bill of Rights, 8th amendment.
What happens when you are trialed for the same crime two times?
double jeopardy. Double Jepordy But it's very different in America, meaning you cannot be tried for the EXACT crime twice, but in Australia if you are tried and found innocent, you cannot be tried Guilty for the same crime.... That and Double Jeopardy is a movie =)
Can person be arrested then released then warrant obtained for same crime?
Yes, you can be re-arrested and charged with the same crime. It is only double-jeapordy if you are TRIED twice for the same crime.
