Because of the prohibition against double jeopardy:

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The prohibition against double jeopardy states that a defendant cannot be tried twice for the same crime. Therefore, option A is incorrect because it is an incorrect interpretation of double jeopardy. Option B is incorrect because the right to an attorney is guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment, which is separate from the prohibition on double jeopardy. Option D is incorrect because the right to a phone call is not guaranteed by the Constitution and is a policy that varies by jurisdiction. Option E is incorrect because a jury's verdict can be appealed, although the defendant's protection against double jeopardy prevents them from being retried for the same offense. Thus, option C is correct because the prosecution cannot appeal a verdict of "not guilty" due to the prohibition against double jeopardy.

Because of the Prohibition Against Double Jeopardy