People v. Kimble, 2019 IL 122830 (April). Episode 622 (Duration 9:42)
Judge declared a mistrial kind of early, still double jeopardy was not implicated.
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People v. Shoevlin, 2019 IL App (3d) 170258 (January). Episode 583 (Duration 11:04)
Serious double jeopardy concerns are raised when the judge declares a mistrial in this domestic battery case.
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People v. Drake, 2019 IL 123734 (March). Episode 620 (Duration 11:14)
Although the reversal is still good the lower court judgement that double jeopardy barred a retrial is reversed.
Hung Jury Leads To Mistrial And Double Jeopardy Problems For The State
People v. Kimble, 2017 IL App (2d) 160087 (September). Episode 398 (Duration 26:29)
Judge declares a mistrial too early and now the state cannot recharge defendant. [Read more…]
Possible Double Jeopardy Incident: Prosecutor Gets Sick In The Middle Of Trial
People v. Threatte, 2017 IL App (2d) 160161 (August). Episode 389 (Duration 13:20)
Prosecutor got sick in the middle of trial and mistrial was declared – does double jeopardy prevent a new trial? [Read more…]
What Is Double Jeopardy Law?
What is double jeopardy law?
Double jeopardy law is one of the fundamental tenets of the American criminal justice system.
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People v. Staple, 2016 IL App (4th) 160061 (December). Episode 317 (Duration 21:49)
This case does a great job of digging down into the very basics of double jeopardy. [Read more…]