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  2. U.S. Constitution Annotated
  3. Amendment V. Rights of Persons
  4. Double Jeopardy Clause
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    Double Jeopardy Clause
    • Overview of Double Jeopardy Clause
      • Historical Background on Double Jeopardy Clause
        • Dual Sovereignty Doctrine
          • Re-Prosecution After Mistrial
            • Re-Prosecution After Conviction
              • Re-Prosecution After Acquittal
                • Overview of Re-Prosecution After Acquittal
                  • Acquittal by Jury and Re-Prosecution
                    • Acquittal by Trial Judge and Re-Prosecution
                      • Trial Court Rulings Terminating Trial Before Verdict and Re-Prosecution
                      • Multiple Punishments for Same Offense
                        • Legislative Discretion as to Multiple Sentences
                          • Successive Prosecutions for Same Offense and Double Jeopardy
                            • Collateral Estoppel (Issue Preclusion) and Double Jeopardy

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