Question

Matthew underwent a criminal trial on the charge of kidnapping. At the end of the trial, the jury declared Matthew innocent because there was

not enough evidence to prove his guilt. Which clause of the Fifth Amendment bars the prosecution from taking Matthew to trial again for the
same crime?

Answer 1

double jeopardy clause

Step-by-step explanation:

The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides: " [N]or shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb..."

Answer 2

under the fifth amendment, you can not be tried again for a crime you are found innocent for. this is often called double jepordy.