Wade v. Hunter

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1949-04-25

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Mr. Justice Black delivered the opinion of the Court. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides that a person shall not “be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb” for the same offense. The petitioner, now in prison under a court-martial conviction for a serious offense, contends he is entitled to his freedom because another court-martial had previously…

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