WEBSTER, Judge.
Petitioner seeks a writ of prohibition to prevent a retrial on charges of robbery and aggravated battery following the declaration of a mistrial by the trial court, on the state's motion and over his objection, during his first trial. He argues that, because no "manifest necessity" occasioned the declaration of a mistrial, retrial is barred by the double jeopardy clauses of the state and federal constitutions. We agree and, accordingly, grant the petition...
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