Double Jeopardy Legal Protection

Summary

The double jeopardy principle in Massachusetts, as in the rest of the U.S., prevents retrial for the same crime after acquittal, even if guilt is later admitted. This protection, rooted in the Fifth Amendment, ensures fairness and prevents legal harassment. Once acquitted, the state cannot prosecute the individual again for the same offense, maintaining finality in legal proceedings.

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why is that so?
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from being tried twice for the same crime. Once you are acquitted, the state cannot prosecute you again for the same offense, ensuring fairness and preventing abuse of the legal system.
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yes, but why cant they be arrested if they admit to guilt
In the U.S., the Double Jeopardy Clause ensures that once acquitted, a person cannot be prosecuted again for the same offense, even if they later admit guilt. This principle is to protect individuals from legal harassment and ensure finality in legal proceedings. Do you have any specific concerns about your situation?