Barriner v. District Court

This is an original proceeding. The petitioner seeks relief in the nature of prohibition to enjoin a second trial after a previously declared mistrial. C.A.R. 21. We issued a rule to show cause why the relief sought should not be granted to which the respondents have answered. The issue raised by the proceeding is whether, under the circumstances hereinafter set forth, petitioners right under Article II, ? 18 of the Constitution of Colorado, not to "be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense," has been infringed.