Mr. Justice Douglas delivered the opinion of the Court. This case, involving a federal prosecution for stealing from the mail and forging and uttering checks so stolen, presents a question under the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment — . . nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb . . . Petitioner and three others were charged in an in…
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