City of Birmingham v. Williams

"The constitutional guaranty, "That no person shall, for the same offense, be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb,' has generally been construed to protect a person once tried in a court of competent jurisdiction, and there acquitted of any criminal offense, felony, or misdemeanor, form being again tried for the same offense under the law of the same sovereignty.

"The genius and spirit of American institutions is said to lead to this liberal construction of this constitutional provision.

"With this view the decisions of this court are in full accord. Jackson v. State, 136 Ala. 96, 33 So. 888;…