Phase 4 IP

Phase 4 IP

At what stage in the criminal justice process does double jeopardy attach itself to the proceedings? Why? Explain your answer.

According to the fifth amendment of the United States constitution, 'No person shall … be subject for the same offence [sic] to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.' The law very clearly states that no person will be tried again and again for the same offense. If a court has tried a person once and has not convicted him of the offence, he can not in any case be tried again for the second time. ...