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Double Jeopardy Clause

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A quick definition of Double Jeopardy Clause:

The Double Jeopardy Clause is a part of the Fifth Amendment that says a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice. This means that if someone is found not guilty of a crime, they cannot be tried again for that same crime. However, the government can appeal a not guilty verdict if it does not result in a second trial for the same crime.

A more thorough explanation:

The Double Jeopardy Clause is a provision in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. It states that no person can be put on trial for the same crime twice. The clause was added to protect individuals from being harassed by the government and to ensure that they are not punished multiple times for the same offense.

For example, if someone is acquitted of murder, they cannot be tried again for the same murder. However, the clause does not prevent the government from appealing a case if new evidence is found or if there was a legal error during the trial. In these cases, the appeal cannot result in the defendant being tried again for the same crime.

The Double Jeopardy Clause is an important protection for individuals accused of crimes. It ensures that they are not subjected to multiple trials and punishments for the same offense, which would be a violation of their rights.

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windyMagician
11:09
shaq hows ur love life going? any updates?
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
damn couldnt even get to Christmas dinner before this question lmao im not looking for anything serious rn so no updates lol
11:14
i made out with my ex in a stairwell the other day if you care. my only update
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
oof
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
twitter ex or a different ex
11:15
different ex
windyMagician
11:15
since its not Twitter dude I'll forgive it
shaquilleoatmeal
11:17
at least you did that before the new year, cant carry that baggage in 25
11:17
I think he thinks if I move to nyc we’re going to get back together
11:17
that’s not my plan tbh
jackfrost11770
11:18
this is so funny
shaquilleoatmeal
11:19
lmao damn wish id be classmates with this dude
shaquilleoatmeal
11:20
@cheriebomb: you never know what the future holds
jackfrost11770
11:20
also cherie fallen soldier
jackfrost11770
11:20
i got home at 8 am from the club and my neighbor was leaving to go biking. truly living in different worlds
11:20
i don’t fw him that heavy tbh
11:21
i get along better with his friends than i do with him
windyMagician
11:21
nah the hiking in Nike blazers deserves jail time
11:21
he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
11:35
they put a place in the UK second. I don’t trust their methodology
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
im laughin cause it definitely isnt but the fact that some people this it is is comical
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
tink*
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
think jee
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
jeez - im over it
11:37
imagine saying you want to go to boston for christmas 💀
shaquilleoatmeal
11:40
imagine you not wanting to go what lmao
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