Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
If a woman is tried for embezzlement and the jury informs the judge after 3 days that they are deadlocked and cannot reach a verdict; can the judge declare a mistrial and schedule a new trial? Or is this in violation of double-jeopardy?
Asked on 12/01/14, 2:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro
Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro
It is not double jeopardy.
Answered on 12/02/14, 4:30 pm
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