Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
double jeopardy
how do I avoid answering questions in one jurisdiction that could convict me in another?
Asked on 7/06/06, 10:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: double jeopardy
Invoke the proverbial 5th (Amendment)which protects one against self-incrimination.
Answered on 7/06/06, 11:20 pm
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