What is the principle of double jeopardy?
No person shall be put in jeopardy of punishment twice for the same offense. If an act is punished by both a law and an ordinance, a conviction or acquittal under one bars prosecution under the other. This prevents the state from repeatedly prosecuting an individual for a single act. According to Article III Section 21 1987 Philippine Constitution, this protects the finality of legal judgments. “SECTION 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.” 28-Jan-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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