Legal Question in DUI Law in California
what happens when the jury are deadlocked in california
Asked on 4/12/12, 9:56 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
It is a mistrial. There must be a unanimous decision either way or a verdict. Otherwise, it's a hung jury.
The prosecution can choose to retry the case (and no, it's not double jeopardy) after a hung jury.
Answered on 4/12/12, 10:02 pm
BARRY BESSER
LAW OFFICES OF BARRY I. BESSER
Joe is correct.
BARRY BESSER
www.besserlaw.com
Answered on 4/12/12, 11:52 pm
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