Thomas, George C. 1947-

Double jeopardy the history, the law / [electronic resource] : George C. Thomas III. - New York : New York University Press, c1998. - xii, 349 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-340) and index.

The road back to Blackstone : an overview of the argument -- Double jeopardy policy and history -- Standard double jeopardy approaches -- "Life or limb" blameworthiness -- Singular/distinct blameworthiness -- Bringing coherence to same-offense doctrine -- Unifying same-offense theory : a blameworthiness test of collateral estoppel -- Second jeopardies : a fresh look at Blackstone's solution -- The role of legislative intent in determining the end of jeopardy -- A final defense : a bill of particulars and an answer.


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