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Because he had been acquitted of the murder, the rule of double jeopardy meant he could not be tried again for the crime.
Expecting that double jeopardy would apply, the burglar confessed, and was then convicted for a dozen of his other robberies.
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How would you use jeopardy in a sentence?
I would use "jeopardy" in a sentence like this: "Her reckless behavior put her safety in jeopardy."
What is the purpose double jeopardy?
Double Jeopardy is a protection from being tried over and over again for the same crime. Without Double Jeopardy protection once a not guilty verdict was reached they could just try the case a second time hoping you were found guilty
How is the Three Strikes Law regarding repeat felony offenders not a violation of the Double Jeopardy Clause?
The Three Strikes Law enhances penalties for repeat offenders based on the number of prior convictions, not on the same offense. Double Jeopardy applies to being tried twice for the same offense, while the Three Strikes Law applies to repeat offenses, thus not violating the Double Jeopardy Clause.
Can you waive your Double jeopardy?
You either were found not guilty and why would you want to waive that or it was dismissed with prejudice and you do not want to waive that either. If convicted a new trial would only occur if they was a problem with the old trial and Double Jeopardy would not apply
Does double jeopardy allow a defendant to collect double damages in a lawsuit?
Double jeopardy applies to criminal cases and prevents a defendant from being tried twice for the same offense. It does not apply to civil lawsuits, so a defendant could potentially be held liable for damages in a civil case even if they were previously acquitted of the same offense in a criminal trial.
How do you write a sentence using jeopardy?
Drinking and driving puts peoples lives in jeopardy.
How can you use double jeopardy in a sentence?
To be tried twice for the same crime would create double jeopardy.My aunt loved watching Double Jeopardy on television.
Philippine constitution what is double jeopardy?
Double jeopardy's where you can't be tried for the same crime twice using the same set of evidence, I'd imagine it's the same in the Philippines .
Does one lose their constitutional rights after having completed their sentence of punishment?
Not unless double jeopardy is allowed.
Does double jeopardy mean using one set of criteria to judge others and a different criteria to judge ourselves?
Double jeopardy refers to being prosecuted for the same crime twice, which is typically not allowed due to constitutional protections against double jeopardy. It does not specifically refer to using different criteria to judge others versus ourselves.
When was Double Jeopardy released?
Double Jeopardy was released on 09/24/1999.
What was the Production Budget for Double Jeopardy?
The Production Budget for Double Jeopardy was $40,000,000.
What is a sentence using the word jeopardy?
It means danger or trouble. Here are some sentences.You are in jeopardy here!Our army is in jeopardy.The nation is in jeopardy.And, of course, there is the game show. "Welcome to Jeopardy," said Alex Trebek.
What is a sentence using the word double?
My friends and I went on double dates
Do you receive the same judge in double jeopardy?
(in the US) Double Jeopardy is prohibited by the US Constitution.
How much money did Double Jeopardy gross worldwide?
Double Jeopardy grossed $177,835,231 worldwide.
What amendment is double jeopardy with?
The 5th Amendment protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination
