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If I'm not mistaken, if the prosecution can't get a grand jury to indict, they can try again later (perhaps with a slightly modified set of charges). In other
by clamprecht 13y ago
If I'm not mistaken, if the prosecution can't get a grand jury to indict, they can try again later (perhaps with a slightly modified set of charges). In other words, there is no "double jeopardy" for trying to indict someone. Maybe someone who knows for sure can confirm whether this is accurate.
- thaumasiotes 13y agoFrom my memory, having read an article by someone who knew: The prosecutor can try again later, but must mention previous failed attempts to indict.
- tootie 13y agoThat's correct. But the cards are stacked heavily in favor of the prosecution in a grand jury so if you fail to indict, you're never going to get a conviction.