In which of the following circumstances does double jeopardy apply?

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Double jeopardy applies when a defendant is tried twice for the same crime in the same jurisdiction (i.e. state or federal court). Therefore, option D is the correct choice as it describes a situation where double jeopardy would apply. Option A describes a situation where both criminal and civil charges can be filed, but double jeopardy does not apply in this scenario. Option B describes a situation where a mistrial was declared and does not involve a new trial. Option C describes a situation where the defendant is being tried in different jurisdictions, which also does not fall under the definition of double jeopardy.

In Which of the Following Circumstances Does Double Jeopardy Apply