In the guilt phase of a criminal trial a jury that is not unanimous is considered a 'hung jury'. At the point where jurors are hopelessly deadlocked the judge will dismiss them and the prosecution must decide to retry the case. If they feel it's a strong case most prosecutors will try the case again. This leaves everyone back at square one. Jury selection begins and the entire process is repeated with the new jurors. It's expensive for taxpayers and torture for the family members of the victim(s) and the accused. The only bright spot is that both the prosecution and the defense get a second chance to correct any errors they may have made during the first trial.
There was no mistrial. The trial of Casey Anthony was completed and the jury delivered their verdict on July 5, 2011.
Casey Anthony could have faced the death penalty if found guilty. However, she was found not guilty by a jury on July 5, 2011.
When a jury is sequestered it is usually a hardship for the individuals. They are away from home and family and for the most part are isolated from the world outside. If there is no good reason for it, a judge will not order the jury sequestered. Most trials can proceed, integrity intact, without sequestering the jury members.
According to a jury of her peers, she was pronounced not guilty on July 5, 2011.
Casey Anthony will be sentenced, IF convicted, when the jury reaches a verdict in the case. If the trial goes according to plan, it should conclude sometime in July 2011. If she IS convicted, the jury may determine what her sentence will be. According to a jury of her peers, she was pronounced not guilty on July 5, 2011.
Jury selection in the Casey Anthony trial began on May 9, 2011; the trial begins on May 24, 2011. On July 5, 2011 the jury delivered a verdict of not guilty in the death of Caylee Anthony, guilty on four charges of providing false information to police. On those charges, Casey Anthony was sentenced to four years in jail and a $4000. fine.
There was sufficient evidence according to the grand jury at Casey Anthony's indictment and according to the Judge presiding at the Casey Anthony trial. Only the jurors did not find it sufficient.
Yes, she really did. The witnesses and evidence has been presented to the jury.
The trial to determine Casey Anthony's guilt or innocence in the death of her child is currently (June-July 2011) taking place. According to a jury of her peers, she was pronounced not guilty on July 5, 2011.
Casey Anthony's birth name is Casey Marie Anthony.
Casey Anthony (born March 19, 1986), is charged with the 2008 murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee. On October 14, 2008 Casey Anthony was indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder and was arrested. She entered a plea of not guilty.
According to a jury of her peers, she was pronounced not guilty in the death of her daughter on July 5, 2011.