You are tried and acquitted of murdering John Doe, and then you are tried a second time for the same crime. Which amendment does this violate?

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Shebeer · Answer 1 · 2022-10-11T01:21:30+0000

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The Double Jeopardy Clause in the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime. The relevant part of the Fifth Amendment states, "No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb. "

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You are tried and acquitted of murdering John Doe, and then you are tried a second time for the same crime. Which amendment does this violate?

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