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Let me take a moment to explain something that a lot of people don’t understand about the #RittenhouseTrail
normally there can only be one trial growing out of the events we saw on the video. I am simplifying a little, but that’s what the double jeopardy clause means
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normally there can only be one trial growing out of the events we saw on the video. I am simplifying a little, but that’s what the double jeopardy clause means
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But there is an exception. Typically if the defense asks for a mistrial they are basically waiving the double Jeopardy issue. So if the prosecutor asks for a mistrial, the judge can grant it, but they can’t try the guy again.
But if the defense asks for one then the defendant can be tried again.
now sometimes, prosecutors want to have a second trial because the first isn’t going particularly well and a second trial would allow them to be more prepared for what the defense might do
now sometimes, prosecutors want to have a second trial because the first isn’t going particularly well and a second trial would allow them to be more prepared for what the defense might do
