We issued an order to show cause in this case to examine the first degree murder conviction of Jackie Lee Bower. The prosecution may not, consistent with the guarantee of due process of law, penalize a defendant for exercising constitutional rights. We conclude that a due process violation occurred when the prosecution increased the severity of the charges against petitioner after jeopardy had attached and petitioner...
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