In a Criminal Case, When a Jury Cannot Reach a Unanimous

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a criminal case, when a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict and the judge must declare a mistrial,

• A) the prosecution has to seek a new trial with another jury or drop the charges.
• B) the case is automatically dropped and the defendant is released.
• C) the jury is relived of its duty and the judge continues to hear the case alone.
• D) the case then proceeds to an appellate level court.
• E) the case is put on hold for two months to allow the prosecution to gather new evidence.

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