A constitutional provision that a person cannot be criminally prosecuted twice for the same offense is referred to as __________.

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The term "double jeopardy" refers to the constitutional protection against being tried twice for the same crime. This means that once a defendant has been acquitted or convicted of a crime, they cannot be prosecuted again for the same crime, even if new evidence comes to light. The other answer choices are not commonly used phrases to describe this legal principle.

A Constitutional Provision That a Person Cannot Be Criminally Prosecuted