Which constitutional amendment prohibits a defendant from being tried twice for the same crime?
A)Fifth
B)Fourth
C)Eighth
D)Fourteenth

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The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits double jeopardy, which means that a person cannot be tried for the same offense twice after being acquitted or convicted. This amendment also protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process of law.

Which Constitutional Amendment Prohibits a Defendant from Being Tried Twice