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Double jeopardy means that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime by the same jurisdiction.

In the case of Ray Rice, it means that the Ravens running back cannot be put in jeopardy, a criminal prosecution, for punching his then-fiancée.

Even if the prosecutor tried to use different charges it would not be allowed if the underlying facts are the same. So double jeopardy does apply and Rice cannot be charged again in the case.

The NFL cannot increase Rice's punishment by claiming the league did not know the seriousness of what Rice did. First, who didn't know that Rice punched Palmer while in the elevator? Did anyone really think she fainted?

Second, the punishment has already been decided both in court and by the NFL and has been partially served by Rice.

If the NFL or the Ravens tried to increase the punishment by claiming they didn't know what he did, they would lose in court.

-- Roger Cossack, ESPN legal analyst

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Posted by Zamoro10

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Posted on 9/9/14 at 5:25 am to TigerattheU

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The NFL cannot increase Rice's punishment by claiming the league did not know the seriousness of what Rice did. First, who didn't know that Rice punched Palmer while in the elevator? Did anyone really think she fainted?

NFL can do what they want.

It's not a criminal proceeding nor a court of law. Double jeopardy doesn't apply to court of public opinion. It's a private league and employer. His punishment by the NFL is not risk of loss of liberty - jail time...they can fire his arse if they want just the same as if he did nothing wrong.

This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 5:27 am

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