The O.J. Simpson case demonstrates the principle that a person can be tried twice for the same crime, once in criminal court and once in civil court. Since these were separate proceedings, they did not violate which principle of the Fifth Amendment?

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The Fifth Amendment's Double Jeopardy Clause prohibits someone from being tried twice for the same offense in criminal court. However, it does not prevent a person from facing both criminal and civil trials for the same act, as these are separate legal proceedings with different standards and purposes.

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