mistrials
Jury deadlock outcomes
Mistrials are trials that have been declared invalid before a verdict is reached, typically because of procedural errors, jury misconduct, or a hung jury that cannot reach agreement.
When a judge declares a mistrial, the case may be retried with a new jury rather than being dismissed entirely.
The judge declared a mistrial after learning a juror had discussed the case on social media.
Unanimous verdict impossible
- jury tamperingIllegally influencing trial panelists
- witness tamperingIllegally influencing trial observers
- prosecutorial misconductImproper actions by state attorneys
- inadmissible evidenceMaterial courts cannot consider
Removal from position
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- plea bargainNegotiated criminal case resolution
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- delayEnforced waiting period
dropped charges · legal costs · emotional toll · media scrutiny · statute of limitations · victim impact
Return for further proceedings
- rehearingNew judicial proceeding
- appealFormal review request
- jury selectionChoosing trial decision-makers
- empanelmentFormal jury assembly
new evidence · reconvened · rescheduled · continuance · reassignment · venue change
Panel unable to agree
- unanimous verdictJury's fully shared decision
- jury forepersonLeader of deliberating panel
- court reporterTranscriber of legal proceedings
hung jury
Unanimous verdict impossible
- jury tamperingIllegally influencing trial panelists
- witness tamperingIllegally influencing trial observers
- prosecutorial misconductImproper actions by state attorneys
dismissal
Removal from position
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- plea bargainNegotiated criminal case resolution
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
dropped charges · delay · legal costs · emotional toll · media scrutiny · statute of limitations · victim impact
remand
Return for further proceedings
- rehearingNew judicial proceeding
- appealFormal review request
- jury selectionChoosing trial decision-makers
empanelment · new evidence · reconvened · rescheduled · continuance · reassignment · venue change
deadlocked jury
Panel unable to agree
- unanimous verdictJury's fully shared decision
- jury forepersonLeader of deliberating panel
- court reporterTranscriber of legal proceedings
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