Double Jeopardy

Double jeopardy typically prevents a person from being tried again on the same or similar charges after they have been acquitted (found not guilty) or convicted of those charges. Once a person has been acquitted or convicted, they cannot be retried for the same offense in the same jurisdiction. However, there are exceptions and nuances to this principle depending on the legal system and the specific circumstances of the case. For example, if a conviction is overturned on appeal due to a procedural error or new evidence comes to light, it may be possible for the person to be retried. Additionally, double jeopardy does not apply across different jurisdictions, so a person could potentially be tried for the same offense in a different jurisdiction.