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However, there are so many loopholes exploited by prosecutors concerning this constitutional right that it is reminiscent of Shakepeare's quip: "More honoured in the breach than the observance." (Hamlet, Act 1 Scene 4)
'''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]]. However, there are so many loopholes exploited by prosecutors concerning this constitutional right that it is reminiscent of [[Shakepeare]]'s quip: "More honoured in the breach than the observance." ([[Hamlet]], Act 1 Scene 4)
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 ...."