Question

What is important about Benton v Maryland?

a) States can trial people in any manner

b) States can use double jeopardy

c) States are no longer allowed to use double jeopardy

d) States are more powerful than the Supreme Court

Answer 1

B. States can use double jeopardy

Step-by-step explanation:

What is important here in this case is the ruling. This case is one that is concerned with the double Jeopardy clause. Benton ruled here that this clause, which is a fifth amendment clause is applicable to the States. the major aim of this class is to offer protection to a defendant against a second prosecution or trial for the same offence that they have been convicted of.