In a criminal trial,when a defendant is found not guilty,the prosecutor is required to request a second trial from the judge (or jury).

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In its essence, the double jeopardy clause keeps a U.S. district attorney from having a second trial on the same facts if a defendant is found not guilty or has the charges dismissed. Courts do not allow individuals to be tried twice by the same governmental entity for the same crime based on the same factual situation.

In a Criminal Trial,when a Defendant Is Found Not Guilty,the