Joseph G. asked
Does the term 'Double Jeopardy' apply to all laws and statutes, including traffic violations that are felonies, misdemeanors, and minor infractions? Specifically, if one receives a ticket for driving with expired license plates and then faces a penalty at the DMV for not renewing the tags before their expiration, is this considered Double Jeopardy?
January 12th, 2023
Justin W. answered
Double Jeopardy generally applies to being prosecuted more than once for the same conduct. However, ...
January 12th, 2023
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