Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
direct verdict
If a judge issues a direct verdict in a
criminal case can the case then be
filed in another criminal court
Asked on 4/09/07, 11:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
michael palmer
Law Office of Michael Palmer
Re: direct verdict
Assuming that the directed verdict came after the jury was sworn in and testimony was given, then no re-trial is allowed. This is because of the double jeopardy clause.
Answered on 4/09/07, 11:26 pm
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