: "Double jeopardy is very strong in the US (attaches as soon as jury is swore in, acquittals are not appeal-able, and collateral estoppel on the same counts). The only exception unique to the United States is the "dual sovereign" but that has other advantages. (9/11)"

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Double jeopardy is very strong in the US (attaches as soon as jury is swore in, acquittals are not appeal-able, and collateral estoppel on the same counts). The only exception unique to the United States is the "dual sovereign" but that has other advantages. (9/11)

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Duel Sovereign originates from the fact that the US is a strict federalist country (Canada, the UK and Australia are similar). Some powers are given to the federal government and others to the states. (10/11)

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