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What happens if the jury does not reach a verdict?
If a jury cannot reach a verdict, it is considered a hung jury, and the case may result in a mistrial. In this situation, the prosecution can choose to retry the case with a new jury.
What is it called when jury can't reach a decision?
A hung jury.
A hung jury is a jury that is on a verdict?
A hung jury is unable to reach unanimity on a verdict.
How do you use hung jury in a sentence?
We told the judge we were a hung jury.
What is a jury that cannot reach a verdict?
It is called a hung jury. See the link below
What happens if a jury is hung?
judge can mistrila or ask the jury for more deliberation
Jury can not reach a verdict?
This is called a hung jury.
When a jury can not reach a verdict resulting in a mistrial.?
It is called a hung jury
What does it mean when a jury is hung like a horse?
There is no such expression as a "jury is hung like a horse." When a jury is hung, it means they are unable to reach a unanimous decision. There may be one juror that disagrees with the majority, the members of the jury divided 50/50 on which way to go, or they may be split somewhere in between. When a person is said to be "hung like a horse" it refers to his anatomy.
What jury means a jury can not find a verdict?
A hung jury occurs when the members cannot reach a unanimous verdict. In such cases, the judge may declare a mistrial, and the case may be retried with a new jury.
What is a speedy jury?
Quick at making a decision of guilt or innocence. Opposite of a "HUNG" jury.
If you have a hung jury can they retry with lesser charges?
Yes they can.
