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The expression in the US is that it is a "hung jury" which means there will have to be a new trial.

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In most cases, the judge will declare a mistrial.

Then, the prosecutor has the option of refiling charges.

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What is the Possessive for jury?

The possessive form of "jury" is "jury's." For example, "The jury's decision was unanimous."


Is the jury's verdict must be a majority in favor of guilt or innocence?

In a criminal trial, the jury's verdict must be unanimous in order to convict the defendant of guilt. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, it results in a hung jury and could lead to a mistrial.


What type of verdict are Texas juries required to reach in criminal cases?

Texas juries are required to reach a unanimous verdict in criminal cases, meaning that all members of the jury must agree on the defendant's guilt or innocence. If the jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, it results in a hung jury and the case may be retried.


Why do you think verdicts should be unanimous?

Becuase, if I am correct, it must take all of the jury to convict someone of murder; unanimous means all.


Do Florida criminal courts require a unanimous jury verdict to convict?

Yes


To convict a federal criminal defendantthe jury vote must be what?

Guilty by unanimous vote.


Vote needed to reach a decision by the jury in us district courts?

12 or unanimous


The grand jury vote must be unanimous in order to return an indictment?

No - only a majority.


In federal court trials must jury verdicts be unanumous?

Yes, the verdict must be unanimous.


Twelve people who must reach a unanimous verdict to convict or acquit in a federal trial?

The Jury.


Which juries require an unanimous vote to reach a verdict?

Juries in a criminal trial.


In Colorado civil jury trials must the verdict be unanimous?

No. Civil is majority must agree.