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Depends. If it is not a trial for a very serious offence, then once found innocent then that is the end of it. If you were on trial for an offence such as murder, then under the new "double jeopardy" rule you may be re tried if significant evidence comes to light.

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Q: What happens if you are found innocent at trial?
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