AM Daily, a news channel, broadcasts a report that states that a young man, Elvis, is accused of brutally assaulting his girlfriend, Sherry. Elvis pleads guilty and the prosecutors offer him a deal which he accepts. The incident is declared a homicide a few days later as Sherry dies due to the wounds inflicted during the assault. In this scenario, Elvis cannot be tried for murder due to:

A. the due process clause.
B. the exclusionary rule.
C. the ex post facto law.
D. protection against self-incrimination.
E. prohibition against double jeopardy.

Answer: E

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