n. placing someone on trial a second time for an offense for whic...

A rule from the Fifth Amendment to the U S Constitution that prohibits a criminal defendant from being twice made to stand trial for the same offense. A defendant is put "in jeopardy" once t [..]

the prosecution of a person for an offense for which he or she has already been prosecuted — see also jeopardy, Amendment V to the Constitution in the back matter compare merger NOTE: The ...

A promise the people cannot be found guilty if they have already been found not guilty of the same crime.

Double jeopardy refers to a person being tried again for the same offense after being acquitted. Double jeopardy is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states: "…nor [..]

Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. Forbidden by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. It is forbidden by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and by Article II, E of the NM Constitution. Due Process of Law

The common-law and constitutional prohibition against more than one prosecution for the same crime, transaction or omission.

Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. It is forbidden by the Fifth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution.

Common law and constitutional prohibition (5th Amendment) against more than one prosecution for the same crime.

  Being tried twice for the same offense. Jeopardy "attaches" or begins in a jury trial when the selected jury is sworn, and attaches in a bench trial when the first witness is sworn.

the principle that a suspect could not be retried for a crime once a jury had given its verdict (but see also *appeal of felony)

The name for putting a criminal on trial

A situation in which a person may be convicted twice for the same offence.

Prohibition against more than one prosecution for the same crime.

The Double Jeopardy Rule is founded on the maxim "that a man shall not be brought into danger of his life for one and the same offence more than once". Once a person has been brought [..]

Double jeopardy is a legal principle that suggests a party should not be tried twice for the same offence, on the same set of facts. Many Australian states now allow retrials for serious indictable of [..]

The principle in common law that a person may not be tried twice for the same offence. It can also be applied to the notion of being punished twice for the same offence.

Double jeopardy is a situation in which a person cannot be tried for the same offence twice. The right is an integral part of the US Constitution. The Fifth Amendment protects people from being “put in jeopardy of life or limb” after they have already gone through a painful trial process.  Double jeopardy laws protect people from having to constant [..]

The principle that a person may not be tried or sentenced twice for the same offence.

"Being tried twice for the same offense. Jeopardy ""attaches"" or begins in a jury trial when the selected jury is sworn, and attaches in a bench trial when the first witness is sworn."

n. placing someone on trial a second time for an offense for which he/she has been previously acquitted, even when new incriminating evidence has been unearthed.

Being placed more than once in danger of being convicted and sentenced for the same offense. Being tried twice for the same offense. Jeopardy 'attaches' (begins) in a jury trial when the selected jury is sworn, and attaches in a bench trial when the first witness is sworn. If a judge declares a mistrial has occurred a criminal case may be [..]

Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime. It is forbidden by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The unconstitutional practice of prosecuting a person twice for the same offense within the same jurisdiction, which is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment.          Note that the idea of double jeopard [..]

The constitutional right not to be tried again for an offence for which there was a previous conviction or acquittal. (ch. 6, p. 173)

Potential for awkward rolls

The danger that you will have bad rolls on the next two turns.

 When an awkward number could appear on either of the next two rolls. Astripped position while bearing off against a good backgame could lead to double jeopardy.

A term used in marketing to define the problem of smaller CPG brands tending to be bought both less frequently and by fewer people. Hence, the term double jeopardy.

(legal) The act of trying someone twice for the same offense, especially after an acquittal in the first trial.