Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
Jury trial
In a jury trial for a misdemeanor does the verdict have to be unanimous amoung the 12 jurors?
Asked on 12/13/08, 8:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hancock
Hancock Law Office
Re: Jury trial
Misdemeanor trials in Indiana only have 6 jurors and they must reach a unanimous verdict of guilty or not guilty. If they don't, a mistrial is declared and the case is tried again.
Answered on 12/13/08, 10:35 am
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