Thanks for that, SA.. the DPP could go forward with the stuff that was not admitted for Carol's murder... then again , taxpayers may be content with one life sentence, and that is reasonable, in one sense.. however, there are taxpayers who are not, and see no problem with one person being convicted for two murders...I don't think the DPP can appeal a not guilty verdict, they can only appeal a sentence.
And I think that only fresh and compelling evidence will overcome the double jeopardy rule and allow a retrial.
If the jury finds the accused not guilty of the crime, the accused person is free to go. This is called an acquittal. The prosecution cannot appeal against an acquittal.
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The only exception to the double jeopardy rule is if the case has fresh and compelling evidence that compels a Court to order a retrial if it is in the interests of justice.
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R v Carroll comes to mind, re double jeopardy, horrible horrible crime, ...