Question

Matthew underwent a criminal trial on the charge of kidnapping. At the end of the trial, the jury declared Matthew innocent because there was not enough evidence to prove his guilt. Which clause of the Fifth Amendment bars the prosecution from taking Matthew to trial again for the same crime?
A.
Equal Protection Clause
B.
Self-Incrimination Clause
C.
Double Jeopardy Clause
D.
Due Process Clause

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Double Jeopardy clause states why you can't be tried twice for the same crime. It is why OJ Simpson felt so confident writing "If I did It" after being declared innocent for example.