Double Jeopardy

Double jeopardy is a legal principle that prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime after a verdict has been reached, whether guilty or not guilty. It protects individuals from continuous prosecution for the same offense, ensuring fairness in the legal process. Once a case concludes, with a verdict, the person cannot be retried on the same charges in the same jurisdiction. This principle is enshrined in many legal systems worldwide and helps uphold the integrity of the justice process by avoiding arbitrary or repetitive prosecutions.