IF there is a Mistrial .....

[Snaz]

If the jury can not agree on a guilty verdict, it only takes one person, then there will be a mistrial. Jury misconduct is another option, I believe.

I would hate to see a mistrial, because I am ready for this to be over...but, as said above the state usually obtains a conviction on the second trial, after a mistrial. I have no doubt the state will go for another trial should there be a mistrial.

I would be shocked if there was a mistrial (but, it wouldn't be the first time). From what I have seen Florida juries are likely to convict, when the evidence proves the crime. Many convictions are based on circumstantial evidence, and this case has an abundance of it. The huge amount of evidence, in this case, will secure Casey's conviction, I believe.

I don't see Casey's current lawyers staying on for a second trial...maybe she can get a public defender ?

Respectfully BBM

This is not quite correct. If the jurors could not agree on a verdict, it would be a hung jury, not a mistrial.

hung jury 
–noun
1. a jury that cannot agree on a verdict.

mis·tri·al   [mis-trahy-uhl, -trahyl]
–noun
1. a trial terminated without conclusion on the merits of the case because of some error in the proceedings.

ETA: OK, it looks like I spoke too soon. This is from the legal dictionary:

mistrial (mɪsˈtraɪəl)
— n
1. a trial made void because of some error, such as a defect in procedure
2. (in the US) an inconclusive trial, as when a jury cannot agree on a verdict

So please forgive me, Searchfortruth! My humble apologies!

 

[Softail]

Do you think JB and CM will stay on for round two? Just wondering what you all think might happen if this case ends up that way. (God help us all if this does happen) I am about "Antony family" out of my mind now as it is.:banghead:

No way Jose! Not a chance. The two of them will be saying "Casey who?".

 

[LiveLaughLuv]

I don't know about a mistrial but JB can not "step down", due to a new law.

Attorney: New Law Prevents Baez From Stepping Down



POSTED: 5:21 pm EDT July 29, 2010
UPDATED: 5:40 pm EDT July 29, 2010




http://www.wesh.com/news/24442681/detail.html

This is for the trial today, if there is a mistrial I believe a state appointed attorney would take over if *shudder* there was a mistrial in this case...It still doesn't mean ICA walks out on bond! I believe she stays right where she's at until the new trial is set...I don't see JB or CM staying on with JAC payments...remember Baez and his getting paid slave wages!!JMHO

Justice for Caylee

 

[Dells]

This is for the trial today, if there is a mistrial I believe a state appointed attorney would take over if *shudder* there was a mistrial in this case...It still doesn't mean ICA walks out on bond! I believe she stays right where she's at until the new trial is set...I don't see JB or CM staying on with JAC payments...remember Baez and his getting paid slave wages!!JMHO

Justice for Caylee

JB is very attached to this case and seems to be very emotionally connected to Casey in ways that most other defense attorneys are not attached to their clients. I could see JB staying on for another trial if there is a mistrial, but I think the other attorneys would walk. If Casey was still charged w/the DP, JB would have to find another DPQ attorney to take on the case w/him.

 

[zoey]

JB is very attached to this case and seems to be very emotionally connected to Casey in ways that most other defense attorneys are not attached to their clients. I could see JB staying on for another trial if there is a mistrial, but I think the other attorneys would walk. If Casey was still charged w/the DP, JB would have to find another DPQ attorney to take on the case w/him.

don't see it happening...jb is more attached to what he can get for himself---he also claims to have great respect for the law and the court....don't see that---He will run so fast......

 

[chefmom]

I think that if there is a mistrial, KC will continue to sit in jail, JB will move on and try to secure his place as a "high-profile" attorney, wooing the MSM and yachting with GR. CM will go and have fun with his other cases. All of the peeps who clung to the case when it was selling pictures and raking in money but have since moved on will milk it on talk show opportunities, snippetts on shows like Forensic Files, etc. CA and GA will be the pariah of Orlando. JA and LDB will roll up there sleeves, tweek their case, and retry KC without all of the nonsense and BS. And, those of us here at WS will continue with our daily search for justice. Moo.

 

[logicalgirl]

I just can't believe there will be a mistrial. As we have said before - "this ain't HHJP's first rodeo" - he has had JB's number for a long time and I feel certain also that HHJP has faced off with far more manipulative and brighter lawyers than JB.

I don't believe HHJP would spend this amount of his professional time, and that must of the Florida taxpayers money and then let this trial slip into a mistrial. Just cannot see it at all!

 

[dog.gone.cute]

from http://definitions.uslegal.com/m/mistrial/

Mistrial Definition:

A mistrial is the termination of a trial before its natural conclusion because of a procedural error, statements by a witness, judge or attorney which prejudice a jury, a deadlock by a jury without reaching a verdict after lengthy deliberation (a "hung" jury), or the failure to complete a trial within the time set by the court. A mistrial may be declared by the judge on his/her own initiative or upon the motion (request) of one of the parties will "declare a mistrial'. If a mistrial is declared, the jury, if there is one, is dismissed, and direct that the lawsuit or criminal prosecution be set for trial again, starting from the beginning by selecting a jury.

Some of the reasons that may form the basis for a mistrial include:

■A significant procedural error
■Because it is discovered that a court lacks jurisdiction over a case
■Jurors were selected improperly
■Misconduct that prevents a fair trial

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[little lulu]

I've served on Six (6) juries. 1 was a hung jury, the other a mistrial. It can happen, and it's not all that hard.
It takes just one person. Ours was a quite, whiny lady who refused to listen to any of us or the truth in front of her.
This is why I am fearful, I don't care where the jury is pulled from, it can be from any sector, all it takes is one person to rock the boat.

 

[Whome?]

I've served on Six (6) juries. 1 was a hung jury, the other a mistrial. It can happen, and it's not all that hard.
It takes just one person. Ours was a quite, whiny lady who refused to listen to any of us or the truth in front of her.
This is why I am fearful, I don't care where the jury is pulled from, it can be from any sector, all it takes is one person to rock the boat.

I agree with you,having served on juries for murder with the D/P on the table it really becomes war in the jury room and the opinions for and against guilt and then the D/P can be quite heated. You are right all it takes is one loose cannon in that room,and it gets to a point where the majority say,I've got to get out of here" it really becomes emotional,and unless you've been in that situation it's hard to explain.Strangers "in your face,confronting you about your opinion,it can be very intimidating,hope the SA pick some strong jurors:waitasec: