example: John Gotti jr. going on 3rd trial this Aug.
2006-07-24 12:47:28 · 6 answers · asked by Work-N-Hrd-2-Mk-It 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no limit, in general, if it is a hung jury after about twice, the DA normally don't, unless the get more evidence latter.
There can be an arguement if it ever happened, since a person who has a hung jury or mistrial, are they still consdered charged, or do they have to be re-charged,
If they have to be recharged, then the statue of limitation of a crime ( if there is one) could apply and not allow someone to be recharged after that limit
2006-07-24 14:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
In theory, forever (no limit) In practice The Attorney General must weigh the cost of a trial against the likelihood of another mistrial. The prosecutor may offer a plea bargain for a lesser charge if he thinks there is no way to convict.
2006-07-24 12:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mistrial or hung jury restarts the process as if the trail never started. Therefore, legally the defendant has not yet been tried, and double jeopardy can't apply.
2006-07-24 15:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only until the case is closed. Until then the trial will be coming forward. Once its closed. They can never open it. That will be a Double Jeopardy.
2006-07-24 13:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by j1io 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at Amanda Knox in Italy. Third time and now found guilty. That doesn't seem right. What? They keep trying until you are guilty?
2014-01-31 00:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many times as the prosecution wishes to
2006-07-24 12:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by DocoMyster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋