Question

The scenario below describes a problem in the judicial process.



"The state government tries a man for theft and loses the case. By unanimous verdict, the jury thinks he is innocent. The district attorney who prosecuted the case believes the man is guilty and promises to keep trying him until they get a guilty verdict."



Which amendment in the Bill of Rights is violated in this scenario?


5th Amendment: Protections against self incrimination and double jeopardy


6th Amendment: Right to public defense in all criminal cases


7th Amendment: Right to a court hearing in civil cases


8th Amendment: Protections against excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishments

Answer 1

5th Amendment — the Double Jeopardy Clause. Once the defendant is acquitted, the government cannot keep retrying him for the same offense.