Definition of Double Jeopardy

a constitutional clause that makes it illegal for charge/retry someone for the same crime they were already prosecuted for

Examples of Double Jeopardy in a sentence

Even though OJ wrote a book about committing murder, it would be double jeopardy to try him again after his acquittal.  🔊

The U.S. constitution holds that double jeopardy, or recharging someone with the same crime they’ve already been tried for, is illegal.  🔊

The judge stated that double jeopardy came into play and refused to allow a new trial for the woman who was already found not guilty.  🔊

Even though she later admitted to the robbery, double jeopardy laws stopped Glenda from being taken to jail again.  🔊

The attorney argued that his client faced double jeopardy when he was tried for the same crime twice.  🔊

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