Double Jeopardy Clause

Definition

The Fifth Amendment provision that protects individuals from being tried or punished twice for the same offense. In this case, it is invoked to challenge whether a defendant can receive two separate convictions and punishments under overlapping federal gun statutes for a single fatal shooting.

Examples

• •Barrett argues the Double Jeopardy Clause bars convictions under both § 924(c) and § 924(j) for the same shooting because they constitute the same offense.

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