GROSS, J.
The issue in this case is whether the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution bars a probation violation charge, after an identical charge was dismissed when the main witness failed to appear. We hold that double jeopardy protection does not apply to a probation violation hearing and deny the petition for writ of prohibition.
Petitioner Tara Scott was placed on 12 months probation on February 22, 2006. On April...
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