07-25-2012, 01:16 PM
pfif: i have asked this before but didn't see any responses. does anyone know if there is a likelihood of cp and sw being tried again for the same murder but with different charges if they are found not guilty in this trial?
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they cannot be tried criminally for these murders again. it would be double jeopardy.
civil/wrongful death? yes sure. it can be attempted.
the bar of proof is lower than beyond reasonable doubt.
no the state can't come in and say well we'll try them on manslaughter now.
the Feds could. they could try them for violation of victims' civil rights.
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they cannot be tried criminally for these murders again. it would be double jeopardy.
civil/wrongful death? yes sure. it can be attempted.
the bar of proof is lower than beyond reasonable doubt.
no the state can't come in and say well we'll try them on manslaughter now.
the Feds could. they could try them for violation of victims' civil rights.