Mistrial Quotes

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

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

The mistrial is a major surprise and disappointment. We are concerned about the message being sent to this community, especially to those who would use firearms against another person. - Mike Manley

Junior has gotten two mistrials and he still hasn't beaten a charge. - Jerry Capeci

It is very unusual for a jury to be out nine days without it being a mistrial. You reach a stage in really long deliberations where it becomes coercive for the minority. - Rusty Hardin

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

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

If this jury has reached a verdict and if you have some kind of a problem now and if you remove somebody, the taint is overwhelming, so it appears to me there's no way to avoid a mistrial. - Mark Geragos

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