A man shouldn't be punished twice for the same crime. where is it in the Constitution?
2007-07-10 07:59:30 · 8 answers · asked by orlando2828@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The 5th amendment. " nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb"
2007-07-10 08:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by booman17 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the US Constitution ,the Fifth amendment which in part reads "..or shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life and limb"..
There are exceptions to this Constitutional provision .Specifically is cases of a mis-trial or a re-trial on an appeal.
See Wikipedia "Double Jeopardy" for an excellent explanation.
2007-07-10 15:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fifth Amendment, Annotations p. 2
2007-07-10 15:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by lashnjo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5th Amendment.
"nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb"
2007-07-10 15:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called Double Jeopardy, but they are punished by rewriting Information Charge(s) commonly known as Indictments.
Too bad politicians get away with a lot of wrongdoing as do most rich people and especially big business owners.
2007-07-10 15:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by MIE 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 5th amendment- One of the Bills of Right
2007-07-10 15:05:05 · answer #6 · answered by KayleeHopez 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is in the 5th amendment - one shall not be put twice into jeopardy. . .
2007-07-10 15:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
double jeopardy is covered in the 5th amendment
2007-07-10 15:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by little78lucky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋