In the criminal courts double jeopardy prohibits anyone from being tried twice for the same crime. Innocent or guilty, the verdict stands. Prosecutors are forced to gather as much evidence as they can and determine if they have a case for conviction. They only get one chance.

In the criminal courts double jeopardy prohibits anyone from being tried twice for the same crime. Innocent or guilty, the verdict stands. Prosecutors are forced to gather as much evidence as they can and determine if they have a case for conviction. They only get one chance.