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2. 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.

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I thinks it's called double jeopardy meaning you can't be trailed for the same crime twice. Hope that answers your question.
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