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Term: Freedom from Double Jeopardy

Description: Freedom from Double Jeopardy is a legal principle that protects individuals from being prosecuted or punished twice for the same offense. It ensures that once a person has been acquitted or convicted of a crime, they cannot be retried or subjected to multiple punishments for the same act.

Senses/Usages:

1. Legal Sense: In legal terms, freedom from double jeopardy is a fundamental right granted to individuals by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. It applies to both criminal and civil cases.
2. Protection against Repeated Trials: This principle prevents the government from continuously retrying someone after an acquittal or conviction, protecting the accused from harassment and ensuring finality in legal proceedings.
3. Application in International Law: Freedom from double jeopardy is recognized as a human right in various international human rights treaties and conventions.

Sample Sentences:

• The principle of freedom from double jeopardy is a cornerstone of the American legal system.
• After being found not guilty, the defendant enjoys the protection of freedom from double jeopardy.
• John cannot be charged for the same offense again due to the principle of freedom from double jeopardy.
• The defendant's attorney argued that a retrial would violate her right to freedom from double jeopardy.

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• Fifth Amendment Books
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