Which of the following is an example of double jeopardy? (1 point) Responses being sued for causing Jack Smith’s death after being found not guilty of Jack Smith’s death being sued for causing Jack Smith’s death after being found not guilty of Jack Smith’s death being tried for murder of Jack Smith after being found not guilty for murdering Jack Smith being tried for murder of Jack Smith after being found not guilty for murdering Jack Smith being tried for the murder of Jack Smith after being found not guilty for murdering Joe Smith being tried for the murder of Jack Smith after being found not guilty for murdering Joe Smith being tried for the murder of Jack Smith after the first murder trial ended in a mistrial

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Double jeopardy is a legal doctrine that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same crime following a legitimate acquittal or conviction.

Among the options provided, the correct example of double jeopardy is:

  • being tried for the murder of Jack Smith after being found not guilty for murdering Jack Smith.

This situation describes a scenario where a person is tried for the same crime (the murder of Jack Smith) again after already being found not guilty, which constitutes double jeopardy.

If there are any other options present that you didn't list or if you'd like more clarification, please let me know!