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Double jeopardy means putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. It is forbidden by the [[Fifth Amendment]] to the [[U.S. Constitution]].
'''Double jeopardy''' means putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. It is forbidden by the [[Fifth Amendment]] to the [[U.S. Constitution]].
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the same government from trying a defendant twice for the same offense: "... nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ...."
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the same government from trying a defendant twice for the same offense: "... nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ...."