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Old 05-30-2009, 08:22 AM  
Forest
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Originally Posted by mmcfadden View Post
I think if your not found guilty you can't be charged... that would be double jeoperdy.

If it's a hung jury it's up to the prosecuter to establish the case again and try
correct

double jeopardy prohibits you from being tried a second time is found not guilty

if its a hung jury its like a push. No one wins so the govt gets another shot at you if they wish
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