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Jan
16
2011
did my time now being charged again
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Answer #1
There is a concept in the law called “double jeopardy.” It means that a person cannot be held in jeopardy of being found guilty of the same crime twice. Otherwise, the state could simply try somebody over and over again until they get a conviction.
That said, I’m a bit confused by your post. Are you being charged again for the same crime or a related crime? The former would violate one’s civil rights, the latter would likely be fair game. Could you please provide a little more detail about what’s going on?
In the interests of full disclosure, I am a California attorney, but these laws I’m discussing are constitutional in nature. Nevertheless, you should immediately consult a local criminal law lawyer.