South Carolina § 25-1-2730 - Double jeopardy.
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§ 25-1-2730. Double jeopardy.
No person may, without his consent, be tried a second time for the same offense. No proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a court-martial upon any charge or specification is a trial in the sense of this section until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed.
A proceeding which, after the introduction of evidence but before a finding, is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses without any fault of the accused is a trial in the sense of this section.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 378, SECTION 28.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 25-1-2730 cover?
Section 25-1-2730 ("Double jeopardy.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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