Jones v. State

Hall, Justice.

This criminal appeal is solely concerned with the constitutional protection against double jeopardy, and presents the question whether Jones was properly tried by a second jury for the offenses charged, following an earlier trial at which the court declared a mistrial over his objections after a jury had been impaneled and sworn but prior to the introduction of any evidence.

Jones was indicted for rape, aggravated assault, and two counts of armed robbery; he pled not guilty; on May 16,1973, his case was called for trial. Following voir dire, twelve jurors were impaneled and…