Question

Which is an example of double jeopardy?

A.
When a person is tried for the same crime twice, once in a State court and once in a federal court
B.
When a person is tried twice for the same crime in the same jurisdiction
C.
When a person is found guilty in one court and innocent in another
D.
When a juror brings outside information into the deliberation room

Answer 1

Double jeopardy means the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.

•risk or disadvantage incurred from two sources simultaneously.