The Supreme Court ruled that the jury's verdict of "not guilty by reason of insanity" on the malice murder charge constituted an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes, even though it was inconsistent with guilty verdicts on other charges. The Double Jeopardy Clause therefore bars retrial of McElrath on the malice murder charge.
 
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The Supreme Court ruled that the jury's verdict of "not guilty by reason of insanity" on the malice murder charge constituted an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes, even though it was inconsistent with guilty verdicts on other charges. The Double Jeopardy Clause therefore bars retrial of McElrath on the malice murder charge. Find more case summaries at 9robes.ai

The Supreme Court ruled that the jury's verdict of "not guilty by reason of insanity" on the malice murder charge constituted an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes, even though it was inconsistent with guilty verdicts on other charges. The Double Jeopardy Clause therefore bars retrial of McElrath on the malice murder charge.
 
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McElrath v. Georgia

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