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"Double Jeopardy," the act of being tried for the same crime more than once, is against the United States Constitution, and cannot be practiced in any state.

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In which section or rule a person can file once against the same person?

Question is a little unclear, but it sounds like you're referring to "Double Jeopardy".Double Jeopardy is the practice of a prosecutor charging a suspect multiple times with the same crime, for the same offense, in the same court system.In the United States, this practice is, both, illegal and unconstitutional.Double Jeopardy is prohibited by the United States Constitution in the Fifth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.


How many people are wrongly convicted from double jeopardy?

In the United States, no one has been wrongly convicted from double jeopardy. Double Jeopardy is prohibited by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution, and is an adequate reason for appeal.


Is it considered double jeopardy for a person to be tried for the same conduct in two different states?

It is not the conduct that a person is tried for but the act. If a person did things in both states at different times it would not be what double jeopardy is about.


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.


In the case of United States v Felix what was the us supreme court ruling of this trial in regards to double jeopardy?

The court held that "a[n]…offense and a conspiracy to commit that offense are not the same offense for double jeopardy purposes."


What amendment is double jeopardy with?

The 5th Amendment protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination


How much money did Double Jeopardy gross worldwide?

Double Jeopardy grossed $177,835,231 worldwide.


Do you receive the same judge in double jeopardy?

(in the US) Double Jeopardy is prohibited by the US Constitution.


What is double jeopardy without judges interpretation?

Double jeopardy refers to the concept that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime. Judges will dismiss a double jeopardy charge.


'What 1999 film starred Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd'?

Double Jeopardy.


What are the elements of double jeopardy?

Double jeopardy is a type of defense that keeps a person from being tried twice for the same or similar crimes. The double jeopardy clause is the fifth amendment of the US constitution.