03-26-2013, 01:15 PM
Double jeopardy prevents prosecution from trying you again for the same crime if you have been found not guilty in the first trial.
Knox had the first trial, was found guilty. She was put in jail. While in jail, she appealed her conviction. Her conviction was overturned by the Italian appeals court. Because the case was overturned, the prosecution has decided to re-try the case.
Definitely not a double jeopardy scenario.
Knox had the first trial, was found guilty. She was put in jail. While in jail, she appealed her conviction. Her conviction was overturned by the Italian appeals court. Because the case was overturned, the prosecution has decided to re-try the case.
Definitely not a double jeopardy scenario.