Double Jeopardy

What is Double Jeopardy?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that no person shall “be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.” The double jeopardy clause bars second prosecutions after either acquittal or conviction, and prohibits multiple punishments for the same offense.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Proportionality in Punishment
• 13th Amendment
• Fifth Amendment

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