Evans v. Michigan: The Impact of Judicial Error on Double Jeopardy Protection

Authors

Zi-Xiang Shen

Document Type

Supreme Court Commentaries

Publication Date

1-15-2013

Keywords

Civil Rights, Judicial Review

Subject Category

Constitutional Law | Law

Abstract

This commentary previews an upcoming Supreme Court case, Evans v. Michigan, in which the Court has an opportunity to clarify the bounds of the prohibition on double jeopardy. More specifically, the Court will determine what, if any, impact judicial error has on double jeopardy protection under the Fifth Amendment.

Recommended Citation

Zi-Xiang Shen, Evans v. Michigan: The Impact of Judicial Error on Double Jeopardy Protection, 8 Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Sidebar 89-103 (2013)