5th Ammendment-prohibits Double Jeopardy.
I am not sure what amendment it is in, but I do know what it is called. It is call Double Jeopardy. This concept, as you said, means that a person, if found NOT GUILTY for a crime, can't be tried for that same felony.
Amendment 5
A person judged not guilty cannot be placed in double jeopardy or be put on trial again for the same crime.
yes! i think it the 6Th amendment.
Amendment 5
Amendment 5
The inheritance would be held in abeyance until the accused has been found guilty. A person found guilty of murder cannot inherit from that person's estate by will or by intestacy, nor can they benefit by virtue of survivorship.The inheritance would be held in abeyance until the accused has been found guilty. A person found guilty of murder cannot inherit from that person's estate by will or by intestacy, nor can they benefit by virtue of survivorship.The inheritance would be held in abeyance until the accused has been found guilty. A person found guilty of murder cannot inherit from that person's estate by will or by intestacy, nor can they benefit by virtue of survivorship.The inheritance would be held in abeyance until the accused has been found guilty. A person found guilty of murder cannot inherit from that person's estate by will or by intestacy, nor can they benefit by virtue of survivorship.
- 13th
thirtheen
once the person was found not guilty that person cannot be tried again for the same offence. This is due to the fifth ammendment.
5th amendment
It is the 5th amendment which states that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime. It is referred to as double jeopardy.