Merit Decision: No Double Jeopardy Protection For Man Who Changed Story After Release From Prison About How Son Died. State v. Soto.
“Because Soto entered his guilty plea prior to the empaneling of a jury or the taking of evidence, jeopardy attached—but only as to the child-endangering charge to which he pleaded guilty and not as to the dismissed involuntary-manslaughter charge.” Justice … Continue reading →