Does a wrong venue verdict bar retrial?

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1. Argument 1 · 2023-03-28

   What happened at the argument

   Mr. Joshi argued the side that brought the case already received two remedies. He stated the side that brought the case seeks a third remedy. He claimed the Constitution requires immunity from reprosecution.

   Mr. Deger-Sen argued the government agrees on one point. He stated a judgment of acquittal is appropriate. He claimed the government is barred from reprosecution.

   Justice Jackson questioned the standard of proof for venue. She asked if it differs from element proof. She probed the consequences of a jury error.

   Justice Thomas asked how to identify a general verdict. He inquired about other constitutional errors. He sought clarity on the verdict type.

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