Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Bailiif's Comment to Jurors Causes Mistrial

Sometimes trial participants other than the jurors cause mistrials through their poor judgment.  Here is a link to an article about a mistrial caused by a bailiff's comment to jurors implying that they should acquit the defendant and get this #$%@! case over with.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/mar/29/memphis-rape-case-ends-in-mistrial-as-jury-by-is/

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