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Under the protection against double jeopardy, the defendant cannot be retried for the same crime for which he was found not guilty. He can, however, be charged with other (distinct) crimes committed in the same instance.

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Can you be retried with new evidence presented in a case?

Yes, a person can be retried with new evidence presented in a case, as long as the new evidence was not available during the original trial and could potentially change the outcome.


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No, in a mistrial, the evidence from the original trial cannot be used again. The case must be retried with new evidence and a new jury.


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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.


Can you be retried if you are acquitted?

Yes, in some cases, a person can be retried if they are acquitted, but only under certain circumstances such as new evidence coming to light or a mistrial being declared. Double jeopardy laws prevent individuals from being tried for the same crime twice in most situations.


Can be retried after nolle prosequi?

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Is it legal for a judge to refuse evidence in traffic court?

A judge has final say on what is or is not admissable in their court. The only recourse if the evidence was refused is to file for an appeal and have the appeals court see if his/her refusal of the evidence was justified. If they find in favor of the judge, you're out of luck. If on the other hand the appeals court decides the evidence should be admissable, the case will most likely be retried with the new evidence presented.


Suppose Briscoe Cole is found not guilty of murder in a fair jury trial Later evidence comes to light Briscoe may have been guilty Under?

Double jeopardy forbids that he can be retried.


Is the same jury used in a retrial?

No, the same jury is not used in a retrial. When a case is retried, a new jury is typically selected to hear the evidence and reach a verdict. This ensures that the new jury has no prior exposure to the case and can make an impartial decision based on the evidence presented during the retrial.


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Which amendment is where a person who has been found not guilty will not have to stand trial again?

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution includes the principle of "double jeopardy," which protects individuals from being tried twice for the same offense after being found not guilty. This means that if a person is acquitted of a crime, they cannot be retried for that same crime in the future. The Fifth Amendment ensures the right to due process and safeguards against the government's misuse of legal power.