“To make this crystal clear, if trial begins and Judge Cannon makes a ruling that is legally erroneous in the middle of the trial, resulting in a not guilty verdict, prosecutors cannot appeal the verdict,” he explained. “That's why Jack Smith wants a ruling before trial, so he can appeal.”
Holy shit! That's a hell of a loophole. Just what trump was looking for.
That's double jeopardy. You cannot be tried for the same crime twice and that is clearly what Trump and Cannon are counting on.
In a jury trial it should really only be double jeopardy when the jury comes to a non-guilty verdict. In all other cases both sides should reserve the right to appeal.
“To make this crystal clear, if trial begins and Judge Cannon makes a ruling that is legally erroneous in the middle of the trial, resulting in a not guilty verdict, prosecutors cannot appeal the verdict,” he explained. “That's why Jack Smith wants a ruling before trial, so he can appeal.”
Holy shit! That's a hell of a loophole. Just what trump was looking for.
That's double jeopardy. You cannot be tried for the same crime twice and that is clearly what Trump and Cannon are counting on.
In a jury trial it should really only be double jeopardy when the jury comes to a non-guilty verdict. In all other cases both sides should reserve the right to appeal.