Lois was charged with embezzling money from her employer. She was tried in court before a jury who found her innocent of the crime. After the trial, the police found additional evidence clearly showing Lois was guilty of the crime. Since Lois cannot be charged with embezzlement again, can she be charged with stealing?

Question

Can someone help me answer this question? I'm not sure what the answer would be

Answer 1

I don't think so. Stealing and embezzlement are basically the same thing.

But check your text book or Google.

Answer 2

But why cant she be charged with embezzlement again? I can't find anything in my textbook about this

Answer 3

Look for double jeopardy in your text.

And this should help.

https://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-rights/double-jeopardy.html

Answer 4

I think it would be yes, since the police found additional evidence that proved she was guilty. Double jeopardy would not protect her because their is different evidence being presented for the second trial.
Am I correct?

Answer 5

I don't know. I do not have a law background.