Which of these statements best describes double jeopardy? A citizen cannot be indicted before being tried for a serious crime. A citizen cannot be forced to testify to a crime. A citizen cannot be forced to testify for more than one day in court. A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

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Emilia Henson

5 November, 15:10

Which of these statements best describes double jeopardy? A citizen cannot be indicted before being tried for a serious crime. A citizen cannot be forced to testify to a crime. A citizen cannot be forced to testify for more than one day in court. A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

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Averie Bond · Answer 1

"A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime" best describes double jeopardy.

Double jeopardy is a procedural defense that forbids a defendant from being tried again on the same charges in the same case following a legitimate acquittal or conviction.

The correct answer between all the choices given is the last choice