does a "not guilty" verdict require all jurors vote "Not Guilty"?
is it always the case that a "guilty" verdict is unanimous?
2007-01-05 07:12:12 · 4 answers · asked by inquisitve 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A verdict is decided by careful deliberation of the facts by jurors.
All verdicts must be unaimous...otherwise, its called a "hung jury" if they cannot come to a unanimous decision and results in a mistrial.
2007-01-05 07:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal cases usually require unanimity. There are states that allow a 5/6ths majority for conviction. It ruins the unique jury dynamic.
2007-01-05 07:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both a "guilty" and a "not guilty" verdict must be unanimous.
If the jurors cannot agree, its called a hung jury and the case must be re-tried.
2007-01-05 07:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that both must be unanimous, otherwise it is a hung jury.
2007-01-05 07:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋