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Double jeopardy prohibits:

A Appeals by the prosecution
B Being tried twice for the same offense after jeopardy has attached
C Multiple charges in one trial
D Plea changes

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

5th Amendment double jeopardy: once jeopardy attaches (jury sworn or first witness in bench trial), defendant cannot be retried for the same offense after acquittal or conviction.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Double jeopardy prohibits:" is Option B: Being tried twice for the same offense after jeopardy has attached.

The other options — A) Appeals by the prosecution, C) Multiple charges in one trial, D) Plea changes — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: 5th Amendment double jeopardy: once jeopardy attaches (jury sworn or first witness in bench trial), defendant cannot be retried for the same offense after acquittal or conviction.

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