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I finally have the trial (and I really did steal the mac n’ cheese). However, there is not enough evidence to convict me and I am freed. Three weeks later, the store owner realizes that he has a security videotape that clearly shows me stealing the cheese.

Will I be retried, given that there is new evidence against me?

What amendment answers this?

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No

The 5th amendment, known as "Double Jeopardy", states that you are not able to be tried for the same crime twice.

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