Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Murder
If someone is acquitted on a charge of murder can the same person be charged of murder at a later date if that person confesses to the murder.
Asked on 4/08/07, 7:33 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Cupp
Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC
Re: Murder
The "Double Jeopardy" clause of the Constitution prohibits the government from trying a person twice for the same crime.
No.
Answered on 4/08/07, 8:30 pm
Anthony Colleluori
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Re: Murder
Not by the same prosecuting authority. The Federal government however, may try to bring a civil rights case or another type of criminal case against him if they can so as to avoid his "getting away with murder." so the answer is probably:
Maybe.
He should see a lawyer, before he empties his soul.
Answered on 4/08/07, 9:14 pm
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