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The legal term 'double jeopardy' is a legal defence whereby an accused person cannot be tried for the same offence twice based on the same fact if they have already been convicted or acquitted of the same offence.
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How do you use double jeopardy in a sentence?
This is a legal term meaning to be prosecuted for the same crime twice. Here are some sentences.Double jeopardy is prohibited in the United States.If you go to trial now and lose, you cannot ever charge him again, because it would be double jeopardy.I wish double jeopardy was legal in some cases!Of course, there is also something called "Double Jeopardy" on a TV game show (the name of the show is Jeopardy) -- this is the second round of the show when all of the money values are doubled (200-400-600-800-1000).
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 =)
What is the term for being accused twice for a crime you were found inoccent of?
Double Jeopardy.
What was the final jeopardy for December 16 2011?
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What is a sentence that uses the word jeopardy?
The survival of many species is in jeopardy due to the effects of global warming. Testifying against the mob put the informant's life in jeopardy. The term "double jeopardy" means that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime. I like to watch the game show "Jeopardy" right after watching "Wheel of Fortune."
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double jeopardy
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