Which of the Following Is a Case of Double Jeopardy

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a case of double jeopardy?

• A) when a second trial occurs after the first trial ends in a mistrial
• B) when a second trial occurs because the jury in the first trial cannot agree on a verdict
• C) when a second trial is ordered by an appellate court
• D) both a and b
• E) none of the preceding

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