To: jazusamo
The first time was a mistrial. He was neither convicted or acquitted. Until one of those events occurs, he can not claim double jeopardy.
2 posted on
10/04/2007 10:53:54 AM PDT by
Myrddin
To: Myrddin
Yep, but his lawyers are sure giving it a try. They’re milking this for all it’s worth for the anti-war crowd.
3 posted on
10/04/2007 10:57:12 AM PDT by
jazusamo
(DefendOurMarines.com)
To: Myrddin
In most cases jeopardy attaches when a jury is empaneled, or evidence is presented to the Court.
4 posted on
10/04/2007 10:58:38 AM PDT by
Ready4Freddy
("Everyone knows there's a difference between Muslims and terrorists. No one knows what it is, tho...)
To: Myrddin
He’s already in double jeopardy: He is a traitor and a coward.
5 posted on
10/04/2007 10:58:54 AM PDT by
fish hawk
(The religion of Darwinism = Monkey Intellect)
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