Question

which of these statements best describes double jeopardy? a citizen cannot be indicted before being tried for a serious crime. a citizen cannot be forced to testify to a crime. a citizen cannot be forced to testify for more than one day in court. a citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

Explanation:

Double - jeopardy is a legal principle that protects citizens from being tried twice for the same crime. It is a safeguard in the legal system to prevent the government from repeatedly prosecuting a person for an alleged offense.

Answer:

A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.