What are two reasons why defendants are protected from double jeopardy?

What will be an ideal response?


Defendants are protected from double jeopardy because (1) the defendant would be subjected to the insecurity and expense of multiple trials and (2) the state would have the advantage of the increasing odds of conviction.

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The President may call both or one of the chambers of Congress into session from a recess in ________ occasions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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________ is designed to assist a municipality, school district, town, city, and county to restructure its debts and to shield itself from the collections efforts of its creditors

A) Chapter 9 B) Chapter 10 C) Chapter 13 D) Chapter 11

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Which of the following are benefits not normally provided underworkers’ compensation?

A. Medical expenses. B. Income during the injury/illness. C. Death benefits. D. Payment for pain and suffering.

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The term public use in relationship to eminent domain includes such uses as

A. roads. B. public parks. C. historical landmarks. D. All of the above.

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