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 tried twice for the same crime. a citizen cannot be forced to testify for more than one day in court.

Explanation:

Double - jeopardy is a legal principle that protects citizens from being retried for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction.

Answer:

C. A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.