Suppose Briscoe Cole is found not guilty of murder in a fair jury trial. Later, evidence comes to light that Briscoe may have been guilty. Under the _______ principle of the Fifth Amendment, Briscoe can't be tried again for that same crime.

A. double jeopardy
B. grand jury
C. impeachment
D. due process

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If Briscoe was found not guilty in a fair jury trial and evidence came to light that could of made him guilt, he can't be charged again. Under the double jeopardy principle of the Fifth Amendment, Briscoe can't be tried again for that same crime. The correct answer is A.