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In which amendment is the concept of double jeopardy mentioned?
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∙ 16y ago
Double jeopardy is discussed in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Fifth Amendment - the Rights of Persons states that: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
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Do you agree the the legal concept of double jeopardy?
Yes without protection from Double Jeopardy they can just retry you until you finally lose
When did double jeopardy become a law?
The Bill of Rights includes the Fifth Amendment which includes the double jeopardy clause. The Bill of Rights was brought into effect in 1791.
What is the main concept of the fifth amendment?
right to a trial by jury
In the case of United States v Felix what was the us supreme court ruling of this trial in regards to double jeopardy?
The court held that "a[n]…offense and a conspiracy to commit that offense are not the same offense for double jeopardy purposes."
Which amendment guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
The 5th Amendment - prohibits double jeapordy.
What amendment is double jeopardy with?
The 5th Amendment protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination
When was double jeopardy used?
The Fifth Amendment.
What amendment protects you from double jeapardy?
which amendment protects a person accused of a crime from double jeopardy
What amendment says someone cannot be retried?
I am not sure what amendment it is in, but I do know what it is called. It is call Double Jeopardy. This concept, as you said, means that a person, if found NOT GUILTY for a crime, can't be tried for that same felony.
What part of the constitution mentions Double Jeopardy?
The 5th Amendment.
What movie made the Fifth Amendment famous?
Double Jeopardy
What is double jeopardy without judges interpretation?
Double jeopardy refers to the concept that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime. Judges will dismiss a double jeopardy charge.
What amendment trying someone twice for the same crime is illegal?
its the fifth amendment, double jeopardy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are the elements of double jeopardy?
Double jeopardy is a type of defense that keeps a person from being tried twice for the same or similar crimes. The double jeopardy clause is the fifth amendment of the US constitution.
Do you agree the the legal concept of double jeopardy?
Yes without protection from Double Jeopardy they can just retry you until you finally lose
When did double jeopardy become a law?
The Bill of Rights includes the Fifth Amendment which includes the double jeopardy clause. The Bill of Rights was brought into effect in 1791.
What is closely related to the concept of concurrent jurisdiction?
Dual sovereignty
