the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution
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double jeopardy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | criminal prosecution, prosecution |
Examples of double jeopardy
double jeopardy
It's the double jeopardy that every player experiences during truly tough times.
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Vicky Lovell, who co-wrote the study, said working women are at double jeopardy.
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They say it would be double jeopardy for O'Neill to be reindicted on the charges.
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And double jeopardy protections prevent retrials from being used as punishment.
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How can they say unconstitutional for double jeopardy but allow double punishment.
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The judge will also consider whether or not double jeopardy comes into play.
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The appeals court also said a prohibition against double jeopardy forbade a retrial.
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The judge will also consider whether or not double jeopardy came into play.
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Prosecutor Nitza Rothstein said Cunningham was wrong about double jeopardy.
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