The Tried Assassin故事

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The Tried Assassin故事
            AN Assassin being put upon trial in a New England court, his
            Counsel rose and said: "Your Honour, I move for a discharge on the
            ground of 'once in jeopardy': my client has been already tried for
            that murder and acquitted."
            "In what court?" asked the Judge.
            "In the Superior Court of San Francisco," the Counsel replied.
            "Let the trial proceed - your motion is denied," said the Judge.
            "An Assassin is not in jeopardy when tried in California."