Article I. Declaration of Rights
Article I, Section 10
Constitution of the State of Tennessee
Official text
That no person shall, for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.
Source: Tennessee Blue Book 2025-2026 (Tennessee Secretary of State)
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No one may be tried twice for the same offense ("double jeopardy").
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