Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Explains What Constitutes the “Same Offense” for Double Jeopardy Purposes The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides, “No person shall … be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb." As your Boston criminal defense lawyer will advise you, the “double jeopardy” clause protects you from multiple prosecutions and multiple punishments for the same offense. However, whether two offenses are the “same” offense for double … [Read more...]