Hungarian Baby Names. Rubikâs Cube, Tokaji wine and Goulash â all these have a common denominator â Hungary. From the country of thermal lakes and spicy sausages comes a naming tradition as unique as the Hungarian language itself! Andris Virile, manly.
â¢ DOUBLE JEOPARDY (noun) The noun DOUBLE JEOPARDY has 1 sense: 1. the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution. Familiarity information: DOUBLE JEOPARDY used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
Weâve all heard the phrase on TV or in movies, but what does it mean, legally? Double Jeopardy protections in the U.S. Constitution keep criminal defendants from facing prosecution more than once for the same offense (with a few exceptions). Below you will find information on Double Jeopardy protections, eligibility, and more.