In the United States, Double Jeopardy Applies to Cases That

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the United States, Double Jeopardy applies to cases that are reversed on appeal:

• A)case can never be filed again
• B)case can be re-filed except when the conviction was reversed due to insufficient evidence
• C)case can be filed again only if prosecutor has new evidence of defendant's guilt
• D)refilling the criminal charges is solely within the discretion of the prosecutor

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The person who writes or issues a cheque or draft, instructing his or her bank to pay a specified sum of money to a named party.

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Drawee

The party in a financial transaction, such as a check or draft, upon whom the order to pay is made; typically a bank.

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