Rights Against Double Jeopardy

Question 1

Constitutional Provision for Rights Against Double Jeopardy

Answer 1

Section 21.
No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

Question 2

When does the first jeopardy attach?

Answer 2

1. only after a valid indictment
2. before a competent court
3. after arraignment
4. .when VALID plea has been entered, and
5. the accused has been acquitted or convicted or the case dismissed or otherwise terminated without his express consent

Question 3

APR 19 - LECTURE

Answer 3

APR 19 - LECTURE