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I thought there were no exceptions to double jeopardy? Is that a popular misconception? What makes it possible in this case?
by happytoexplain 4y ago
I thought there were no exceptions to double jeopardy? Is that a popular misconception? What makes it possible in this case?
- ryeights 4y agoDouble jeopardy only prevents you from being retried after a not guilty ruling. Since Syed was initially found guilty, it does not apply in this case.
- dwighttk 4y ago“Phinn ruled that the state violated its legal obligation to share evidence that could have bolstered Syed’s defense. She ordered Syed to be placed on home detention with GPS location monitoring. The judge also said the state must decide whether to seek a new trial date or dismiss the case within 30 days.” He wasn’t ruled innocent… there was something technically wrong with the trial proceedings.