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Definition: Termination of a trial before verdict due to fundamental error, juror misconduct, hung jury, or other circumstances preventing a fair trial. The prosecution can retry the case after a mistrial.
Category: Trial Outcomes · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.530 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Mistrial in Florida
Termination of a trial before verdict due to fundamental error, juror misconduct, hung jury, or other circumstances preventing a fair trial. The prosecution can retry the case after a mistrial.
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