DOUBLE JEOPARDY
double jeopardy.The fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same
offense. • Double jeopardy is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment. Cf. FORMER JEOPARDY.
[Cases: Double Jeopardy 132.1.] [Blacks Law 8th]
double jeopardy.The fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same
offense. • Double jeopardy is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment. Cf. FORMER JEOPARDY.
[Cases: Double Jeopardy 132.1.] [Blacks Law 8th]