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FINCH V. UNITED STATES, 433 U. S. 676 (1977)
433 U. S. 676U.S. Supreme Court
Finch v. United States, 433 U.S. 676 (1977)
Finch v. United States
No. 76-1206
Decided June 29, 1977
433 U.S. 676
Syllabus
Where, prior to any declaration of guilt or innocence, the District Court dismissed an information against petitioner on the ground that it failed to state an offense, the Government's appeal from the dismissal was barred by the Double Jeopardy Clause.
Certiorari granted; 548 F.2d 822, vacated and remanded.