Question

NAME THE AMENDMENT

John was found not guilty in a court of law for killing his wife. New evidence could prove he WAS guilty so he was tried in court again for the same crime.

Answer 1

The Double Jeopardy Clause in the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime

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Answer 2

The Double Jeopardy Clause in the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime.