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| Once the trial has concluded, he cannot be re-tried on the same or related charges even if new evidence comes to light. ..thought that was the only situation
by defterGoose 4y ago
| Once the trial has concluded, he cannot be re-tried on the same or related charges even if new evidence comes to light.
..thought that was the only situation in which double Jeopardy doesn't apply. Can you explain a bit? Is this condition specific to violent crimes or something? If not, seems like there should be a stronger consideration for the magnitude of harm done.
- gamblor956 4y agoDouble-jeopardy applies once the charges have been resolved, such as when a verdict has been reached, charges dismissed with prejudice (whether voluntarily by the prosecutor or unilaterally by the judge), a plea deal has been accepted, or if the speedy trial window has passed. The last bit is why prosecutors wait to try defendants in complex cases. (Note that there is no right to speedy sentencing...any time spent in jail/prison after conviction but before sentencing is credited against the incarceration sentence.)
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