Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

waive rights to double jeopardy

Is it neccessary to waive the rights to double jeopardy once the jury has been selected, yet no judgement has been made? If waived how does it affect the trial?


Asked on 4/10/08, 11:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: waive rights to double jeopardy

A person cannot be subjected to double jeopardy. It is a constitutional issue and can never be waived. It can be raised at any time.

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Answered on 4/11/08, 12:39 am


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