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| − | The double jeopardy law inhibits a defendant from being tried for the same crime twice. | + | The '''double jeopardy''' law inhibits a defendant from being tried for the same [[crime]] twice. The [[Fifth Amendment]] of the [[U.S. Constitution]] states: |
'' “Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.”'' | '' “Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.”'' | ||
The Double Jeopardy Clause protects against multiple punishments for the same offense. | The Double Jeopardy Clause protects against multiple punishments for the same offense. | ||
Revision as of 23:11, September 17, 2007
The double jeopardy law inhibits a defendant from being tried for the same crime twice. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states:
“Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.”
The Double Jeopardy Clause protects against multiple punishments for the same offense.