Could he be prosecuted for it, or would his confession be protected by Double Jeopardy?
2006-11-27 10:08:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He could yell it from the roof tops, and no-one could touch him. They might try to find some other charge to get him on, but most likely that would be thrown out too, under the double-jeopardy rule.
The only thing that's likely to stick for someone who was cleared of murder and later confesses, is if they took the stand during the trial. In that case, they committed perjury when they said they didn't do it, and that can mean jail time.
2006-11-27 10:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
He'll Never See The Inside Of A Cell For Those Murders
No Matter WHAT Happens
At This Point
Even If There Were PHOTOGRAPHS Of Him Doin The Crime
He Could Not Be Retried
Double Jeopardy
2006-11-27 18:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If he confesses? I think he already did by writing this book. I never did think that he was innocent. He was so smug about the whole thing knowing that he was going to get away with it.
Why did he try to out run the police, or was that another one of his theatrics. If I'm not mistaken I think he could be tried in a Civil Court. As for that glove in th court room, that could very well have been staged. He had some smart lawyers on his side and he is no real dummy.
2006-11-27 18:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If O.J. did commit the crimes he can confess in front of millions of people and he could not be prosecuted for the same crimes because he is protected by double jeopardy.
Fifth Amendment:
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
2006-11-27 19:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by SeahawkFan37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right,it would be double jeopardy unless they find a loop hole around a technicality.One could only hope,the man is a brutal savage,I pray for the kids,thank god they are almost grown.
2006-11-27 18:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by halfbright 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As sick as it is, his wife was cheating on him with some other cheater, and she should've left long before that happened! She knew he was capable of something like that and payed the price for allowing it to happen. People usually get what they deserve, whether you like it or not!
I'm not condoning murder, but this wasn't the first time that domestic violence had taken place at that house.
I personally chalk it up to profit and loss... What else can you do? Nothing.
2006-11-27 18:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by Truth Seeker 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A confession would be substantial new evidence for a new trial. If new evidence is found, it does not fall under double jeopardy.
2006-11-27 18:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
He can't be tried for the sane crime twice.So he is scott free go figure.
2006-11-27 18:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by Dew 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
protected
2006-11-27 18:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by tjmgyo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
someone should slap the jurors on that trial.
2006-11-27 18:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by mommy2be in march! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋