Grand Jury Vs. Trial Jury Aug 28, 2008
There cannot be any differences in opinion, otherwise a hung jury ensues and the judge has the option of declaring either a mistrial or a hung jury. Both juries have different responsibilities during their time of service. (Suite101.com)
Jury I00004000mpasse Triggers Mistrial Aug 28, 2008
A former altar boy's sex abuse lawsuit seeking millions in damages from the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese ended Wednesday with a hung jury and a mistrial. Members of the jury say they all agreed that the diocese should pay damages to the former altar boy who was molested by a Vermont priest 30 years ago. (WCAX.com, VT)
Lawyers in fen-phen settlement case hoping to be released Aug 23, 2008
The first trial in the case ended with a hung jury, and a third defendant was found not guilty. Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer. (FOX19.com, OH)
4 political careers hinge on actions in mayor's legal mess Aug 23, 2008
So Cox could then say he brought the curtain down on this too-long-running drama for Michigan, spared Democrat Granholm from time-consuming hearings and a difficult decision and opened the door for Worthy to strike a bargain with former Mayor Kilpatrick, saving her office a lot of time and money -- and maybe even the risk of losing her perjury-obstruction case to a hung jury or some other outcome. He also eliminates the possibility that a jury might decide the mayor's hands-on approach to a... (Detroit Free Press)
Teacher Convicted Of Making Meth Aug 21, 2008
A jury found Jeff Scheidemantel guilty yesterday on one count, but there was a hung jury on the second count of possession of materials for making meth. Prosecutors said Scheidemantel also looked up recipes to make the drug; however, they were not able to prove he had the intent to make the drug in his classroom. (KERO 23, CA)
Mistrial in road rage death Aug 20, 2008
Hausleiter said he was uncertain how District Attorney Paul Howard s office would respond to the hung jury. Howard said, based upon conversations with Snook s family and with jurors following the case, he would reevaluate the DA office s strategy and decide whether to retry the case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lawyers question majority verdict trial Aug 19, 2008
Far from saving court time, majority jury verdicts were also guaranteed to generate more appeals which would be just as time consuming as having to re-hear cases because of a hung jury. Mr Coburn said a decision to allow judge-only trials for complex or notorious cases carried a suitable safeguard in that the accused had to agree to it, but again was open to change at a later date. (The Age)
False testimony leads judge to throw out L.A. case Aug 19, 2008
Eady's first trial ended with a hung jury. Eady's lawyer had confronted LAPD detective David Friedrich, the prosecution's key witness, with recordings of radio communications that contradicted his testimony. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Former deputy tries to move on Aug 15, 2008
The first trial ended in a hung jury. "It's been a tough 18 months," Amador said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ngo sees the outside after years in supermax Aug 14, 2008
Ngo, a councillor on Fairfield Council, was convicted of involvement in the murder after one aborted trial and one hung jury. Ngo was jailed for life in 2001 for ordering the killing, but two men accused of being the driver and the gunman were acquitted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Katrina transplant convicted in Texas Aug 13, 2008
The trial ended in a hung jury, and prosecutors subsequently dismissed the charges against Allen. Prosecutors also scrapped the deal with Coleman. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Junior detectives investigate, prosecute murder Aug 12, 2008
The CSI Academy, which gives middle schoolers in grades sixth, seventh and eighth grade a hands-on chance to experience the world of crime scene investigation, began Wednesday at Southwestern Michigan College and concluded Friday in Cass County Court with a murder trial and a hung jury. Judge Leigh Rogner, left, and attorneys Liz Rapalee and Frank Machnik with some of the participants of the annual CSI Academy. (Dowagiac News, MI)
How Wecht served 2 sides in malpractice suit Aug 10, 2008
However, the prosecution chose not to introduce any of the Santello evidence and did not call Dr. Chauhan to testify in Dr. Wecht's trial, which ended with a hung jury in April. Last week, a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument on why the charges should be dismissed, based on a defense claim that the trial judge, Arthur J. Schwab, failed to follow proper procedure in declaring a mistrial. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Murder-For-Hire Victim's Car Brought Into Courtroom Aug 8, 2008
The first trial ended in a hung jury with most jurors favoring acquittal. The second ended after detectives investigating an unrelated drug case found a gun in a Puyallup home. (KIRO TV, WA)
New Trial Date For Naveed Haq Aug 7, 2008
The first trial for Naveed Haq ended in June in a hung jury. The 32-year-old Tri-Cities is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of murder and attempted murder. (Q13.com, WA)
Two Genesis founders avoid jail sentences Aug 6, 2008
After a trial ended in a hung jury last year, the District Attorney's Office agreed in June to drop most charges in exchange for no-contest pleas. Bernard pleaded to two felonies: theft by embezzlement and tax evasion. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Judges hear Wecht oppose retrial Aug 5, 2008
David R. Fine argued to the court that Judge Schwab failed to follow specific federal court procedure that required him to consult with counsel in declaring the hung jury, poll the jury and canvass for alternatives to a mistrial. The appellate judges interrupted Mr. Fine almost immediately, with Judge Van Antwerpen asking why the defense didn't object to the procedures Judge Schwab used at the time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DA will retry off-duty cop assault case Aug 5, 2008
The decision comes less than two weeks after the first trial of Kelvin Montgomery ended with a hung jury. Jurors could not reach a verdict on whether Montgomery assaulted Casper police officer Mark Cutrell at Elixirs bar in downtown Casper on March 16. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wecht's attorneys claim double jeopardy Aug 4, 2008
This time, Dr. Wecht's defense will argue that Judge Schwab erred in declaring a mistrial in April following the declaration of a hung jury after 10 days of deliberation. They will also argue that their client should not be retried on 41 counts of misusing his public office for private gain based on double jeopardy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Appeals court: Wecht jurors must be identified Aug 3, 2008
His trial ended in a hung jury in April, and his lawyers hope to avert a new trial on double-jeopardy grounds. Arguments on that issue are scheduled for Monday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wecht jurors' names must be made public Aug 2, 2008
Dr. Wecht's first trial ended with a hung jury in April. The government plans to retry him, but activity in the case is on hold pending an appeal -- also at the 3rd Circuit -- which will be argued Monday in Pittsburgh before the same panel of judges. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hazelwood man guilty of raping 3 young girls Aug 1, 2008
One of the victims testified against Mr. Pruitt at a 2006 trial that resulted in a hung jury. Since then, two more came forward, and the case was retried. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hung jury leads to mistrial in murder case Jul 31, 2008
Vol. 13, Issue 212 - Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in murder case. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
REGION: Cop charged in Oceanside shooting Jul 30, 2008
Ill be conservative and say not guilty 50%, hung jury 30%, plea barging 10%, guilty 10. The DA has filed an interesting charge one normally reserved for revelers, can shooters, drunks shooting up lawn mowers, accidental shootings, shooting your neighbors fence and I believe one which someone also must be injured directly or indirectly by the action. (North County Times)
Suit challenges defense by contract Jul 27, 2008
Henderson said she represented one defendant in a child-cruelty case that she took to trial and got a hung jury. When the case was over, Henderson figured, the contract paid her about $2 an hour for all the time she devoted to that case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Quattrone blasts tough IPO regulations Jul 25, 2008
His first trial in 2003 resulted in a hung jury, but in 2004, a second jury found him guilty and sentenced him to 18 months in prison. That conviction was overturned two years later, however, and prosecutors declined to try him again. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F.'s system for chronic offenders broken Jul 24, 2008
Giuntini also says, "We tried him twice already. The first time he was acquitted and the second time it was a hung jury, 11-1 (against conviction.)". Those weren't his only two trials. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Jury deadlocks in off-duty cop assault case Jul 24, 2008
Five hours of deliberations resulted in a hung jury in the case of a Casper man accused of assaulting an off-duty police officer at a downtown bar. The same jury of three men and three women acquitted Kelvin Montgomery of assaulting a bartender during the same incident. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Charges mulled in K-9 death Jul 23, 2008
Cahill was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty, but his 2000 trial ended in a hung jury. The City Attorney's Office later decided to drop the case completely. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A career pursuing the truth Jul 21, 2008
"The first big case I had was John Baldassari Sr., who owned Columbus Lounge. It was a (well-known) hangout that mysteriously burned one night. "The first case came back with a hung jury and the prosecutor who had it did not want to try it again. So I took it and tried it again. (NJ.com -- Times)
Robbery Trial Ends In Hung Jury Jul 19, 2008
A jury of Nathan Lee Skidmore s peers deliberated throughout the day Friday and into the evening hours before a hung jury verdict was announced in connection with the Hancock, Md. man s involvement in the July 31, 2007, armed robbery of the Warfordsburg Exxon. (Fulton County News, PA)
DA's Office Strikes Back, Claims Accused Courthouse Shooter's Lawyers Have Conflict Jul 16, 2008
She led the state team in prosecuting Nichols both for his first rape trial, which ended in a hung jury, and in the second, which was derailed by his escape. The allegations stem from wiretaps made in California in 2005, which were overseen by another former prosecutor, Rand J. Csehy, as part of the investigation into Davis, who was sentenced to life in prison later that year. (Law.com)
As I See It: Give rape victims back their voices (July 10) Jul 15, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Opinion. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ex-Bengal Henry to face retrial on assault charge Jul 13, 2008
ESPN - Henry to face retrial after first trial resulted in hung jury - NFL ... Henry to face retrial after first trial resulted in hung jury - NFL ... Henry to face retrial after first trial resulted in hung jury. (ESPN -- Football News)
Thompson cleared of killing Merced County girls Jul 4, 2008
Thompson's first trial in February ended in a hung jury. The eight women and four men on Thompson's second jury left without comment Thursday. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Suspect Held in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Calif. Lawyer Jul 3, 2008
"Prosecutors might be able to pin together that [Cai's murder trial] is relevant because he felt there was a vendetta or something against him, having secured a hung jury in the criminal case only to turn around to be sued civilly," said Robert Calhoun, a professor at Golden Gate University School of Law. "That may speak to his revenge motive, but it's certainly more remote on the issue of his intent.". (Law.com)
Retrial in Daytona murder ends with hung jury Jul 3, 2008
Wednesday's hung jury differed sharply from Scipio's first trial, held in 2002, which resulted in a guilty verdict in two hours. That original conviction and life sentence was thrown out in 2006 and the case was ordered to be retried. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Judge declares mistrial in case of ex-Bengal Henry Jul 2, 2008
Henry's court case for assault in Hamilton County (Ohio) that alleged he punched an 18-year old in the face on March 31 resulted in a hung jury as the group of eight jurors was unable to reach an agreement. Henry. (ESPN -- Football News)
R.I. high court overturns lead paint verdict Jul 2, 2008
The first trial ended in 2002 with a hung jury. The case went to trial again in 2005. (USA Today -- Money)
That's No Man, That's My Wife Jul 1, 2008
The trial ended with, you should excuse the expression, a hung jury. There was then a second trial and Wilde was found guilty and sentenced to two years at hard labor. (Townhall.com)
Mistrial declared after sex abuse case ends in hung jury Jun 29, 2008
District Judge Dan R. Price II dismissed the jurors Friday, declaring a mistrial because of the hung jury. County Attorney Jeani Stone said Pettigrew will be tried again, though a new trial date hasnt been set. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Guns of Convenience Jun 27, 2008
It can be used to caress a woman, as various witnesses attested in Phil Spector's (which, despite this testimony, ended in a hung jury; a commences Sept. 29). Because of its light weight, it can be accessed immediately after your wife tells you she's been sleeping with your best friend, but well before she heads out the door with a suitcase. (Slate)
Child prostitution busts nab pimps Jun 26, 2008
In April 2006, for example, charges against a Nevada man resulted in a hung jury after his 14-year-old victim refused to testify against him. Months later, however, a second jury found Juan Rico Doss, of Reno, guilty of forcing two girls -- ages 14 and 16 -- to sell sex in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco and Oakland. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wecht judge gets rock-bottom ranking Jun 25, 2008
Judge Schwab, 61, recently has been criticized for his handling of the high-profile criminal case of former Allegheny County Coroner Dr. Cyril H. Wecht, whose trial ended in a hung jury in April. Supporters said that case put him in the limelight for months and very likely skewed the results of the survey, which coincided with the mistrial. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
I-Team: Man at Heart of OJ Case Talks to I-Team Jun 21, 2008
As for the ultimate outcome of the case, Riccio has a prediction, "You ask 10 people, the odds are five people would say he's going away and five people would say he's not. My guess, I would be willing to bet money on this and we are in Vegas right now, hung jury.". Riccio says he has not spoken to Simpson since criminal charges were filed. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Charges Refiled Against Murder Suspect; No Bond Set Jun 21, 2008
In 2005, West-Jones was charged in the killing of Wesley Carter, but that case ended with a hung jury. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Hotel sues Phil Spector over $100,000 unpaid bills Jun 20, 2008
The lawsuit claims that by the time Spector's trial ended with a hung jury in September, the defendants owed the hotel more than $104,000. The lawsuit alleges fraud, breach of written contract and other charges. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Prosecutor Refiles Dismissed Charge In Omaha Slaying Jun 19, 2008
That case ended with a hung jury. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Jury Deliberates Lipska's Fate Jun 18, 2008
Lipska's first trial ended in a hung jury. Previous Stories. (KSBW 8, CA)
Texas mom that severed baby's arm seeks freedom Jun 14, 2008
Her first trial ended in a hung jury. Ms. Schlosser was initially committed to North Texas State Hospital in Vernon, where she shared a room with Andrea Yates, the Houston mother who drowned her five children. (FOX 11, AZ)
Closing arguments to be Monday in Pelo case Jun 12, 2008
bushIQis6 wrote on Jun 12, 2008 5:09 AM:" it will be interesting if this ends up a hung jury. and btw, just because the defense wrapped up in an hour does not mean the state's case is weak. Many defense cases are presented through cross examination as it was in this case. (having DNA expert change opinion, showing poor investigation by not comparing DNA from the different scenes when nothing came back to Pelo, showing other officers also ran checks on the victims etc....) ". Thero wrote on Jun... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Evidence that jailed audacious politician Jun 7, 2008
Ngo's first trial was aborted, his second resulted in a hung jury and in the third, he was convicted. David Dinh and Quang Dao were acquitted. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fury at new chance for Phuong Ngo Jun 7, 2008
Ngo, an ALP councillor on Fairfield council, was convicted of involvement in the murder in June 2001 after one aborted trial and one hung jury. Ngo was jailed for life for ordering the killing, but two other men, accused of being the driver and the shooter, were acquitted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prosecutor: Haq Will Be Retried Jun 5, 2008
The Jewish Federation said it is disappointed with the hung jury verdict. "We're extremely disappointed in the hung jury. The emotional roller coaster the victims and our community must continue to ride is untenable," said Robin Boehler, chair of the Federation's board in a statement released shortly after the judge declared the mistrial. (KIRO TV, WA)
Haq Trial Ends With A Mistrial Jun 5, 2008
"I'm disappointed that they didn't make a verdict. I figured they would make one decision guilty or not guilty. So, I wasn't expecting a hung jury," said Goldman. PICTURE: Bystanders in shock as medical personnel wheel out victims. (Q13.com, WA)
Drug cop accused in $120m bust Jun 3, 2008
Last December, the District Court judge Peter Zahra criticised the crime commission - and Standen in particular - describing its behaviour as "misguided" and "unacceptable" over an investigation into an allegation of jury tampering in a drug case that ended with a hung jury deliberating a drug conspiracy. Shocked colleagues last night expressed disbelief at Standen's arrest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Did Affirmative Action Really Hinder Clarence Thomas? May 31, 2008
(The trial ended in a hung jury, and all charges against Seale were dropped. Campus police regularly stopped black students, mistakenly targeting them as outsiders looking for trouble. (Law.com)
Sanders murder sentencing today May 30, 2008
An earlier trial for Sanders ended in a hung jury. Appeared originally in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 5/30/2008, section A , page 3. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Convicted killer Kelly Ellard wants another trial for Reena Virk ... May 29, 2008
Her second trial in 2004 resulted in a hung jury. Ellard has also filed an appeal of her sentence, an appeal that will only go ahead if the conviction appeal fails. (The Province)
Christensen enters plea, faces probation, fine May 28, 2008
The case went to trial this March but resulted in a hung jury. He was scheduled for retrial in mid-June. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sex offender determined to be a moderate risk to the community May 28, 2008
Kukon s original trial ended in a hung jury in April 1999. A second trial ended with Kukon s being found guilty of three of 25 felony charges, including sodomy and rape. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sanders guilty on one count, not guilty on other May 24, 2008
A February trial in Lafayette County ended in a hung jury, and the retrial began Monday with jury qualification and pretrial motions. A jury was seated at the end of the day Tuesday. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Judge: Public will not hear taped testimony May 22, 2008
A hung jury on the first-degree charge resulted in a mistrial and prosecutors were unable to retry Selenski. cjones@citizensvoice. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Prosecution rests its case on Sanders May 22, 2008
Among them was Sanders' cousin, Brian Crawford of Olive Branch, who wasn't a witness in the February trial that ended in a hung jury. Brian Crawford testified that he and Sanders had grown up as only children in comfortable, middle-class homes. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
I-Team: Trading Favors for Campaign Cash? May 21, 2008
Although the first trial in the Medical Mafia conspiracy ended in a hung jury, prosecutors have made it clear they're not done yet. Vannah's lawyer did not return calls for comments but Vannah has said in the past that he has done nothing wrong. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
