Rule against Double Jeopardy

The Rule against Double Jeopardy is a legal principle that prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime after a verdict has been reached, whether they were acquitted or convicted, in the same jurisdiction. Its purpose is to protect individuals from continuous legal harassment and ensure finality in legal proceedings. However, it doesn't apply if new evidence emerges or if the case involves different jurisdictions or types of legal action (like both criminal and civil cases). Essentially, once a person has been legally decided on a particular charge, they cannot be retried for the same offense.