American - Lawyer | September 2, 1942 -
I've always kept my word, and my clients have always kept their word.
Robert Shapiro
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The 5th Amendment guarantees that defendants can't face 'double jeopardy,' which means the government can't prosecute a person a second time for the same crime if the jury returns a verdict. Only if the jury doesn't reach a decision can prosecutors elect to retry the case.
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Criminal cases require strategy, and prosecutors should attempt to prove only what can be proved.
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In court, jurors are admonished by the judge at every recess not to discuss the case or form any opinions until the case is given to them for deliberations. Of course, there is no such limitation on the public.
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