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Allen v. Commonwealth

Citations

  • 472 S.E.2d 277
  • 252 Va. 105
  • 1996 Va. LEXIS 68

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  • utilizing Story's analysis defining \manifest necessity\ for Fifth Amendment double jeopardy analysis and Virginia Code 8.01-361, which allows the trial court to discharge a jury in cases of \manifest necessity\
  • utilizing Story’s analysis defining “manifest necessity” for Fifth Amendment double jeopardy analysis and Virginia Code § 8.01-361, which allows the trial court to discharge a jury in cases of “manifest necessity”
  • utilizing Justice Story’s analysis defining “manifest necessity” for Fifth Amendment double jeopardy analysis and Code § 8.01-361, which allows the trial court to discharge a jury in cases of “manifest necessity”

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Judges: Carrico, Compton, Stephenson, Lacy, Hassell, Keenan, Poff

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