Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kansas
If someone has been aquited. How long does the state have to press charges?
Asked on 8/05/10, 1:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith
LawSmith
If aperson has been acquitted of a crime, then the state would, in nearly every case, be precluded from trying him again on the same set of facts. To do so, would violate the Constitutions description of our right against double jeopardy.
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Answered on 8/11/10, 11:37 am
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