double jeopardy
noun
1
: the putting of a person on trial for an offense for which he or she has previously been put on trial under a valid charge : two adjudications for one offense
2
: considerable danger or trouble from two sources
Examples of double jeopardy in a Sentence
constitutional protections against double jeopardy
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Karen Read claims murder charge in police officer boyfriend's death is double jeopardy.
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Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Read's defense team is appealing to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and will argue in November 2024 for the dismissal of the charges based on double jeopardy, according to Vanity Fair.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Read's attorneys argue that trying her again amounts to double jeopardy, after four jurors told them the jury agreed to acquit her of those two charges but disagreed on the manslaughter charge against her.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Identifying anonymous accusers would allow Combs to adequately prepare for his trial, prevent any surprises and protect him from double jeopardy should he be prosecuted again for the same offense, according to the filing from Combs’ team of lawyers.
—Chloe Melas, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Read's defense team is appealing to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and will argue in November 2024 for the dismissal of the charges based on double jeopardy, according to Vanity Fair.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Read's attorneys argue that trying her again amounts to double jeopardy, after four jurors told them the jury agreed to acquit her of those two charges but disagreed on the manslaughter charge against her.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Identifying anonymous accusers would allow Combs to adequately prepare for his trial, prevent any surprises and protect him from double jeopardy should he be prosecuted again for the same offense, according to the filing from Combs’ team of lawyers.
—Chloe Melas, NBC News, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Double jeopardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20jeopardy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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