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It is called a "hung" jury. Usually the judge will instruct them to go back and keep trying and to re-consider their positions, but if it is an issue that cannot be resolved, he will dismiss the jury and the case will be re-scheduled for trial in front of a new jury at a later date.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoIf a jury in a criminal trial cannot come to a unanimous decision, after adequate amount of time and effort, the judge will declare a mistrial. This doesn't mean that the person gets off without going to jail on the charges. It simply means that the prosecutor will try the case again. The process will start over with a new trial date being set and the trial proceeding again. At the option of the prosecutor, they could decide that they will not proceed with the case, but this would mean that they changed their mind about it being worth it to prosecute.
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∙ 13y agothey keep on going until a agreed vote makes the criminal(s) guilty or not guilty
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Why are there so many people on a jury?
There are 12 people in a jury to decide guilt or innocence
Does a petite jury decide the facts about a case?
Yes, but its correct name is PETIT jury.
What is the main role of a jury?
To decide issues of fact.
How does a jury decide a foreman?
He is elected by the jury members. He calls for votes and submits the final verdict to the judge.
What group of people decide a case after hearing evidence?
Jury. There are 2 kinds of juries: petit jury (typically 12 or 6 persons, decide criminal trials and sometimes civil lawsuits) and grand jury (typically 24 persons, decides to issue indictments).
Negligence judge or jury?
Judges decide questions of law. Juries decide issues of fact.
Is it true In most states if neither party requests a jury there will be no jury trial?
true, they can request the judge to decide, in small claims you have to request a jury
How does the jury decide what punishment the defendant gets?
The jury does not decide what punishment the defendant gets, the judge does. The only thing the jury decides is whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of what he is accused of.
What does a jury decide in a criminal case?
Guilty or Not Guilty.there have to earn their Chater rights and Freedom to become on the jury team.
Who is the group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence?
Jury
Could decide what case should be brought to trial?
Grand Jury
How does trial by jury affect individuals?
Yes, they decide if a person is guilty or not.
