Which of these statements best describes double jeopardy? A citizen cannot be indicted before being tried for a serious crime. A citizen cannot be forced to testify.to a crime. A citizen cannot be forced to testify for more than one day in court. A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

## Step 1<br />The question is asking for the best description of the legal principle known as "double jeopardy". This principle is a procedural defense in the U.S. judicial system that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same crime.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The principle of double jeopardy is enshrined in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that no person shall "be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb."<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The other options provided in the question do not accurately describe the principle of double jeopardy. They refer to other legal principles or procedural aspects of the judicial system, such as the right against self-incrimination or the right to a speedy trial.