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criminal law--double jeopardy

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:03 pm
by leeyatong
hi, is the attempt to murder (just injury) and the murder (then death after a short time) the same offense and prohibited under double jeopardy? Thanks.

Re: criminal law--double jeopardy

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 7:43 pm
by Shicoco
Double jeopardy applies to lesser included offenses. Attempt is a lesser included offense. Besides, they can't be charged separately.