James had determined that he was protected against being tried again for the same crime.What amendment gives him this protection, if any?

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The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution provides protection against double jeopardy, which means that a person cannot be tried again for the same offense after being acquitted or convicted. Therefore, James is protected from being tried again for the same crime under this amendment. The Sixth Amendment provides the right to a speedy and public trial, the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, and the Tenth Amendment reserves certain powers to the states or to the people, but none of these amendments relate to double jeopardy.

James Had Determined That He Was Protected Against Being Tried