Question

18. Suppose Briscoe Cole is found not guilty of murder in a fair jury trial. Later, evidence comes to light that Briscoe may have been guilty. Under the _______ principle of the Fifth Amendment, Briscoe can't be tried again for that same crime.

Answer 1

Known as "double jeopardy", the fifth Amendment states, "no person... [shall] be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb".