Jeopardy
Risk to a defendant of possible conviction and punishment. In a criminal case, the defendant is usually said to be “in jeopardy” after the preliminary hearing has taken place and the jury has been sworn in.
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Posted on May 8, 2018
Risk to a defendant of possible conviction and punishment. In a criminal case, the defendant is usually said to be “in jeopardy” after the preliminary hearing has taken place and the jury has been sworn in.
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