In a case with two Informations, one for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide and Damage to Property and another for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Slight Physical Injuries, the defendant pleads guilty to the latter and is punished; later the homicide case goes to arraignment. Should double jeopardy bar the homicide prosecution?

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In a case with two Informations, one for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide and Damage to Property and another for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Slight Physical Injuries, the defendant pleads guilty to the latter and is punished; later the homicide case goes to arraignment. Should double jeopardy bar the homicide prosecution?

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