Robert B. Ledbetter v. United States
FifthAmendment
Where the evidence is insufficient to convict on conspiracy and murder charges, can the defendant be convicted on those charges?
QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Where the evidence is insufficient to convict on conspiracy and murder charges, can the defendant be convicted on those charges? And 2. Whether a defendant convicted of multiple murder offenses, but encompassing the same conduct and same victim, can be sentenced on all of the counts related to one victim under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which provides in relevant part: “...nor shall any , person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life ; or limb... ?” i PARTIES TO THE PROCEDDINGS All parties appear in the caption to the case on the cover page. ; i