Fact Pattern 14-1
Beatrice, a bank teller, was angry with her employer, Big Bank, because she did not get a raise. Each day she begins to keep for her own use small amounts out of funds deposited by customers at her station. Eventually, she is caught when customers begin to complain about discrepancies, and bank officials conduct surveillance of her actions. Big Bank is very unpopular in the community because of a number of foreclosures. The trial against Beatrice results in a hung jury when the twelve jurors are hopelessly deadlocked, probably because of their dislike of Big Bank. Beatrice is thrilled and believes that she can forget about the whole mess although her cell mate tells her that she may not be out of the woods yet.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 14-1.Can Beatrice be tried again for the same crime?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Double jeopardy only applies when there is a final judgment on the merits, such as an acquittal or conviction. A hung jury results in a mistrial and does not constitute a final judgment, so Beatrice can be retried for the same crime.

Fact Pattern 14-1 Beatrice, a Bank Teller, Was Angry with Her Employer, Big