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jeopardy (1) Danger,hazard,peril.Mortgaged property is said to be in jeopardy because it might be taken by foreclosure.(2) Subjected to the possibility of criminal punishment,including fines.The constitutional protection against double jeopardy has been held to apply to fines,such as might be levied against a company for violation of housing discrimination laws. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It said a lower court judge can reconsider conspiracy charges and rule on the double jeopardy issue. Labour Party spokesman on law reform Brendan Howlin said he welcomed moves to abolish double jeopardy in some cases. There is no evidence of a double jeopardy bar to the present prosecution on the charge of conspiracy, that charge must stand and the People may go forward with their prosecution on that charge," the judge ruled. |
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