Sentences with phrase «risk of a mistrial»

She cautioned defense attorneys they'd run the risk of a mistrial and financial sanctions if the topic came up in front of jurors, but she said they could explore at trial «everything» Singh said about interactions with de Blasio and his administration.

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But Halloran had never asked for a mistrial, and forcing him to be tried before a different jury created a risk that he might successfully claim violation of his constitutional protection against double jeopardy — being tried twice for the same crime.

This option gives parties the chance to have a mistrial declared, allowing a new trial without the risk of double jeopardy, if the party can show evidence that the jury did not follow the instructions given to it by the court.

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