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Definition of mistrial in English: mistrialnoun mɪsˈtrʌɪəlˈmɪstrʌɪəl 1A trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings. the judge dismissed the charge and declared a mistrial Example sentencesExamples - It was my intention to declare a mistrial as opposed to an adjournment for the following reasons.
- Notwithstanding my declaration of a mistrial, the parties have consented to my hearing the applications and to all the evidence that I have heard applying to these applications.
- Can mistrials be declared based on post-verdict misconduct?
- The criminal charges were withdrawn in September 2002, after the original trial was declared a mistrial.
- At that point, the plaintiff moved that I declare a mistrial based on a reasonable apprehension that I am biased in favour of the defendant.
- 1.1US An inconclusive trial, such as one in which the jury cannot agree on a verdict.
Example sentencesExamples - The first, held this summer, ended in a mistrial because the jury deadlocked.
- Because if they are stymied, if they are making no progress, if this, you know, somehow were to end in a mistrial or a hung jury, that's a victory for the defense.
- We will go in-depth on the latest developments on the jury deliberations, including the possibility of a mistrial.
- With the high likelihood of a hung jury, which I understand would be a mistrial, I'm wondering what happens to the defendant.
- In the US where there is trial by jury, the presiding judge can rule a mistrial, leading to the trial beginning anew.
Rhymes denial, dial, espial, Lyall, myall, Niall, phial, trial, vial, viol Definition of mistrial in US English: mistrialnoun 1A trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings. the judge dismissed the charge and declared a mistrial Example sentencesExamples - It was my intention to declare a mistrial as opposed to an adjournment for the following reasons.
- Can mistrials be declared based on post-verdict misconduct?
- The criminal charges were withdrawn in September 2002, after the original trial was declared a mistrial.
- At that point, the plaintiff moved that I declare a mistrial based on a reasonable apprehension that I am biased in favour of the defendant.
- Notwithstanding my declaration of a mistrial, the parties have consented to my hearing the applications and to all the evidence that I have heard applying to these applications.
- 1.1US An inconclusive trial, such as one in which the jury cannot agree on a verdict.
Example sentencesExamples - We will go in-depth on the latest developments on the jury deliberations, including the possibility of a mistrial.
- The first, held this summer, ended in a mistrial because the jury deadlocked.
- In the US where there is trial by jury, the presiding judge can rule a mistrial, leading to the trial beginning anew.
- Because if they are stymied, if they are making no progress, if this, you know, somehow were to end in a mistrial or a hung jury, that's a victory for the defense.
- With the high likelihood of a hung jury, which I understand would be a mistrial, I'm wondering what happens to the defendant.
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