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.

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Answered on 4/12/12, 10:02 pm
BARRY BESSER LAW OFFICES OF BARRY I. BESSER

Joe is correct.

BARRY BESSER

www.besserlaw.com

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Answered on 4/12/12, 11:52 pm


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