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A) No. The double jeopardy clause prohibits it.
B) No. The double jeopardy and due process clauses prohibit it.
C) It depends on whether the alleged crime is a felony or a misdemeanor
D) Yes, because the jury did not make a finding of fact on the charges


D

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