Once a "not guilty" verdict is returned, the prosecutor cannot appeal the acquittal, even if the original trial was littered with serious mistakes.

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This is based on the principle of double jeopardy, which prevents a person from being tried or punished twice for the same offence. Once a verdict of not guilty is returned, the case cannot be retried, and the prosecution cannot appeal the decision.

Once a "Not Guilty" Verdict Is Returned, the Prosecutor Cannot