单词 | mistrial |
释义 | mistrialDefinition Erroneous, invalid, nugatory trial, so declared and brought to an end by the trial judge without a determination on the merits of the case. Mistrials are caused by fundamental and incurable error in following the due process, serious misconduct during trial, or where a jury cannot unanimously agree on the verdict. The trial must start anew, with the selection of a new jury. Use 'mistrial' in a SentenceAfter three of the seven jurors were found to be direct relatives of the defendant, the judge had no choice but to call on mistrial. The evidence gathered during the trial to be used against the defendant was obtained illegally and without warrants, making it invalid to be used to convict him which resulted in a mistrial. Sometimes there will be an error made during a trial and if that is the case the lawyer will call for a mistrial and hope there is not another attempt. |
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