Abstract
This Comment will trace the roots of the Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S. Constitution and provide a detailed look at the development of the dual sovereignty doctrine. After this overview, it will analyze the historical, legal and policy arguments advanced by supporters and opponents of the doctrine. It will examine proposals for altering or abolishing the doctrine. Finally, in light of the underlying analysis, it will revisit the Rodney King case and examine whether the defendants' second trial - or any successive prosecution - is justified.
Recommended Citation
Gorman, Robert C.
(1994)
"The Second Rodney King Trial: Justice in Jeopardy?,"
Akron Law Review: Vol. 27:
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1, Article 3.
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