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It is the law where no man (or woman) can be punished for the same law twice (not all laws apply and there are some conditions it has to meet). For example, If you were charged for killing somebody (but they aren't dead), you spent your time in prison and come back out again, legally you could kill them. Rent out the movie Double Jeopardy, its a good movie, but also gives you an example of this law been used. Find out more about it in Google.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoDouble jeopardy means that you can't be charged for the same crime twice. For example, Alan sues Bob for punching him. If Bob wins, Alan cannot sue him again. (unless he appeals or his rule 49 motion for a new trial is granted.)
It is both good and bad. It is bad because suits can sometimes be dismissed on a technicality. It is good because we don't want to be sued for the same thing multiple times.
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∙ 11y agoYes the protection from double jeopardy is a very good thing, although there may be times when it appears like someone gets away with a crime because of it. Imagine how you would feel after being found not guilty or having a case dismissed with prejudice and then having to suffer though a new trail.
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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.
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."
Does one lose their constitutional rights after having completed their sentence of punishment?
Not unless double jeopardy is allowed.
Final jeopardy question presidential names?
This was the final Jeopardy from Friday, Oct 30 2009 category, question and answer. PRESIDENTIAL NAMES He's the only president whose first & last names contain the same pair of double letters Millard Fillmore
When was Double Jeopardy released?
Double Jeopardy was released on 09/24/1999.
What was the Production Budget for Double Jeopardy?
The Production Budget for Double Jeopardy was $40,000,000.
Do you receive the same judge in double jeopardy?
(in the US) Double Jeopardy is prohibited by the US Constitution.
How much money did Double Jeopardy gross worldwide?
Double Jeopardy grossed $177,835,231 worldwide.
What amendment is double jeopardy with?
The 5th Amendment protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination
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 1999 film starred Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd'?
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.
What i double jeopardy?
everything
How does mistrial result in double jeopardy?
When it is dismissed with prejudice jeopardy applies
When was Jeopardy! released?
Double Jeopardy was released on 09/24/1999.
What are the ratings and certificates for Double Jeopardy - 1955?
Double Jeopardy - 1955 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-12 USA:Approved
