Assignment: Double Jeopardy
In this assignment you will prepare an analysis that will demonstrate your ability to both answer the questions presented and incorporate theories and concepts from this week's material.
The Assignment Scenario:
Review the following case. Prepare an analysis that will demonstrate your ability to both answer the questions presented and incorporate theories and concepts from this week's material. Armington, while robbing a drugstore, shot and seriously injured Jennings, a drugstore clerk. Armington was subsequently convicted in a criminal trial of armed robbery and assault and battery. Jennings later brought a civil suit against Armington for damages. Armingtoncontended that he could not be tried again for the same crime, as that would constitute double jeopardy, which is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.
Is Armington correct? Explain.