There exists a provision in the U.S. Constitution, whereby a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice once found not guilty of that crime. This so-called double jeopardy clause protects an individual against abuse by frivolous accusations, and sets a high bar with regard to evidence in the charging of crimes.
the 8th amendment
The 5th Amendment - prohibits double jeapordy.
5th Ammendment-prohibits Double Jeopardy.
The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids double jeopardy."[no person shall] be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb"Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_jeopardy
Double Jeapordy
The 5th Amendment states that a person can be tried for a serious federal crime only if he or she has been indicted (charged, accused of that crime) by a grand jury. No one may be subjected to double jeopardy - that is, tried twice for the same crime. All persons are protected against self-incrimination; no person can be legally compelled to answer any question in any governmental proceeding if that answer could lead to that person's prosecution. The 5th Amendment's Due Process Clause prohibits unfair, arbitrary actions by the Federal Government.
The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, with the exception of punishment for a crime.
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.
the 6th amendment
The 4th Amendment.
which amendment protects a person accused of a crime from double jeopardy
The double-jeopardy clause
The 5th amendment