A judge commits several errors during a trial. As a result, the defendant is acquitted. Why is it impossible for the prosecutor to appeal the trial on the grounds that the judge made legal errors?

A. Because the prosecutor would be guilty of using hearsay.
B. Because judicial errors cannot be used as grounds for appeal.
C. Because trying the defendant again would violate their Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy.
D. Because the Constitution does not allow appeals unless the judge overseeing the case agrees.


C. Because trying the defendant again would violate their Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy.

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