Double jeopardy is a procedural defense in law that prevents an accused person from being tried again on the same (or similar) charges following a valid acquittal or conviction.
Think about taking a test at school. Once you've taken it and received your grade, imagine if your teacher decided they didn't like your score and made you retake it. That wouldn't be fair! Similarly, double jeopardy prevents "retaking" trials for the same offense.
Acquittal: This term refers to when someone is found not guilty in court. After this happens, double jeopardy would prevent them from being tried again for the same crime.
Fifth Amendment: The Fifth Amendment also includes protection against double jeopardy along with its protections against self-incrimination.
Mistrial: A mistrial occurs when a trial ends without a verdict due to some kind of error or problem. In some cases, a mistrial might mean that double jeopardy doesn't apply and the person could be tried again.
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