Concurring Opinion by Mr. Justice Eagen : While I agree with the result reached by the majority, I cannot agree with the rule of law espoused to reach that result. We are herein confronted with one question for consideration, that is: What does the constitutional phrase “same offense” mean in the context of the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment, as applied to the states through…
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