The U.S. Constitution’s double jeopardy “loophole”
The no double jeopardy provision of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: “nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;“ The double jeopardy “loophole” is this; that where the accused is acquitted of a state crime, he/she is then tried for […]
