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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.
Does a prosecuting attorney have to retry a criminal conduct case after a mistrial in Michigan?
Not necessarily, the decision whether to pursue prosecution or not is a judgement call by the prosecutors office after viewing all the facts of the case, and weighing the possibility of a successful outcome if it is re-tried.
Is retry a word?
Yes retry is a word, it means to try again.
What form do you use to file a mistrial brief in California?
The form that is used in the state of California to file for a mistrial brief is the manifest necessity. The most common cause for a mistrial is a hung jury.
Can someone be retried for murder in the state of Texas after a mistrial was declared?
Yes, a mistrial does not mean he was found not guilty.
Can a lawyer force a defendant to declare a mistrial?
Defendant's do not declare Mistrial. A mistrial is when there is a error in the court proceedings and therefor must start over with a new juror, etc. Judges declare Mistrials.
Can jury find defendant innocent?
A hope and a prayer! Just kidding. All it takes is that the prosecution does not convince ALL 12 jurors that you are guilty of the crime (beyond a reasonable doubt). If just 1 of the jurors is not convinced that you are guilty then there is a mistrial. Doubtful that the state will retry you - too expensive, unless they really want you bad.
What if there is a mistrial in the Casey Anthony trial?
There was no mistrial. The trial of Casey Anthony was completed and the jury delivered their verdict on July 5, 2011.
Can you have more thae 1 mistrial?
Yes.
Does the state prosecutor have to get new jurors after a mistrial has been declared?
If a mistrial has been declared, a new jury is seated if the prosecutor brings the case again.
Can you use the same evidence in a retrial after a mistrial has been declared?
Yes, in a retrial after a mistrial has been declared, the same evidence can typically be used again. However, it is important to note that the circumstances of the mistrial and any legal rulings may impact the admissibility of evidence in the retrial.
What happens when there is a split decision within a jury?
there is a mistrial
