Because of the Prohibition Against Double Jeopardy

question 78

Multiple Choice

Because of the prohibition against double jeopardy:

• A) criminal defendants are never tried twice on the same charge
• B) all criminal defendants are entitled to an attorney
• C) the prosecution cannot appeal when a verdict of "not guilty" is rendered
• D) persons are allowed one phone call when arrested
• E) a jury's verdict in a criminal case is final and cannot be appealed

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