Multiple Choice
The ____________________ doctrine means that although a state may change its statutes or regulations to benefit a person, it may not do so to impose punishment that did not exist at the time the act was committed or to increase the punishment.
A) relation back
B) habeas corpus
C) double jeopardy
D) ex post facto
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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