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It is actually not terribly common to have a mistrial in a murder case.

Lori Sitler

This case must be sufficiently confusing for two juries not to be able to agree. One mistrial may be a fluke, but there is something about this trial that is not inspiring a jury with any confidence to convict.

Arthur Donato

A mistrial is generally good for the defendant because he's gotten a look at the government's case. This case is going to be the exception to the rule.

Frank Razzano

It absolutely could be appeal grounds. The cases we cited say you can't cure it and it's reversible error not to grant a mistrial.

George Lepley

I moved for a mistrial based upon his demonstration in front of the jury, ... It's highly prejudicial.

Bob Stewart

If important documents are stored in a carton that is inaccurately coded and, therefore, can't be found and produced in a timely fashion, that can lead to adverse jury instructions, a mistrial or even the dismissal of the claim.

James Rhyner

We want to avoid a mistrial, ... A juror said, 'We didn't discuss this' and that's a really good sign. Eleven jurors can deliberate.

Mark Barrett