Which of the Following Is True of the Double Jeopardy

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the double jeopardy clause?

• A) It states that a person can be tried twice for the same offense under criminal and civil law.
• B) It states that a person cannot be tried twice even if the same crime violates both federal and the state laws.
• C) It states that a federal and state governmental prosecutor cannot cooperate for one conviction.
• D) It states that if the factual evidence is the same, an individual can be tried twice under different sections of law.
• E) It states that if an illegal activity violates both federal and state laws, an individual can be tried twice.

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