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The expression in the US is that it is a "hung jury" which means there will have to be a new trial.
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∙ 6y agoIn most cases, the judge will declare a mistrial.
Then, the prosecutor has the option of refiling charges.
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Is the jury's verdict must be a majority in favor of guilt or innocence?
In a criminal trial, the jury's verdict must be unanimous in order to convict the defendant of guilt. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, it results in a hung jury and could lead to a mistrial.
What type of verdict are Texas juries required to reach in criminal cases?
Texas juries are required to reach a unanimous verdict in criminal cases, meaning that all members of the jury must agree on the defendant's guilt or innocence. If the jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, it results in a hung jury and the case may be retried.
Why do you think verdicts should be unanimous?
Becuase, if I am correct, it must take all of the jury to convict someone of murder; unanimous means all.
Do Florida criminal courts require a unanimous jury verdict to convict?
Yes
Vote needed to reach a decision by the jury in us district courts?
12 or unanimous
To convict a federal criminal defendantthe jury vote must be what?
Guilty by unanimous vote.
The grand jury vote must be unanimous in order to return an indictment?
No - only a majority.
In federal court trials must jury verdicts be unanumous?
Yes, the verdict must be unanimous.
Twelve people who must reach a unanimous verdict to convict or acquit in a federal trial?
The Jury.
Which juries require an unanimous vote to reach a verdict?
Juries in a criminal trial.
In Colorado civil jury trials must the verdict be unanimous?
No. Civil is majority must agree.
When a criminal trial jury is unable to reach unanimous verdict what declaration will the trial judge issue?
If the jury cannot reach a verdict, the judge may find them to be a hung jury and declare a mistrial.
