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To: Revolting cat!

>> The make up of the jury gives both sides an excellent reason for an appeal.

I don’t think the prosecution can appeal an acquittal, can they?

Double jeopardy and all that.


83 posted on 06/20/2013 2:46:58 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Without GOD, men get what they deserve.)
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To: Nervous Tick

Yes, they can, in some cases. The prosecutor can appeal based on law, but not based on fact.


187 posted on 06/23/2013 12:20:37 AM PDT by donmeaker (Blunderbuss: A short weapon, ... now superceded in civilized countries by more advanced weaponry.)
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