2006-09-26 10:01:16 · 15 answers · asked by sweety 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Most jurisdictions require a unanimous jury verdict to convict or acquit. Some require a certain percentage (9 of 12, or whatever).
Either way, if the jury is split and unable to reach a single outcome, and where further deliberations (time) will not change the vote, the jury is said to be "hung" -- undecided and deadlocked.
Usually a hung jury is grounds for a mistrial.
2006-09-26 10:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
HUNG JURY - A jury that is unable to reach a verdict which, if it persists, usually results in a mistrial being declared by the court.
In such a situation the case may be retried, generally at the discretion of the prosecution if criminal. In such a situation a retrial does not constitute double jeopardy.
In the interests of justice and judicial economy most courts will attempt various means to allow/persuade a jury to continue deliberating and only declare a mistrial when certain the jury is incapable of reaching a verdict.
2006-09-26 17:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dj Vs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A jury unable to come to a final decision, resulting in a mistrial. Judges do their best to avoid hung juries, typically sending juries back into deliberations with an assurance (sometimes known as a "dynamite charge") that they will be able to reach a decision if they try harder. If a mistrial is declared, the case is tried again unless the parties settle the case (in a civil case) or the prosecution dismisses the charges or offers a plea bargain (in a criminal case).
2006-09-26 17:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they fail come to a decision and it's apparent they won't it is declared a hung jury. It doesn't mean a person gets off. There is usually a new trail with a new jury.
2006-09-26 17:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a jury with a hang over
2006-09-26 17:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Chrispy cream 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A HUNG JURY JUST CAN'T DECIDE IF THE PERSON ON TRIAL IS GUILTY OR INNOCENT.
A HUNG JURY IS A JURY WITH GUYS THAT ARE HUNG LIKE ME.
2006-09-26 17:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's when the jury can't agree on a particular verdict.
2006-09-26 17:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by I Am That Yankee Doodle Boy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
damn your fine can I get your number? as for hung jury you really want the answer to that one? it means the person on trial will get off
2006-09-27 03:46:58 · answer #8 · answered by sslender9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A jury that cannot reach a guilty or non-guilty verdict
2006-09-26 17:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Ali Z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is when one person less than intelligent as other 12 does not see evidence as the other 11.
2006-09-26 17:16:30 · answer #10 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋