The purpose behind the prohibition against double jeopardy is:
A) to allow the government a chance to convict the defendant if the evidence is beyond a reasonable doubt.
B) To protect a person from the harassment of multiple trials.
C) to protect a person against self-incrimination.
D) to allow the government to prove the defendant committed the crime.
B
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Which type of evaluation requires that the program be fully implemented before the evaluation can begin?
a. Implementation b. Process c. Outcome d. Formula
Today there are over __________ convictions for felonies in state courts
a. 1,000,000 b. 2,000,000 c. 250,000 d. 500,000
Describe the jurisdiction of a tribal police department
What will be an ideal response?