Unanimous?
In the opening scene the judge instructs the jury they must be all for or all against guilty. One not guilty wouldn't get him off? Or at least a mistrial? Never heard of it.
shareIn the opening scene the judge instructs the jury they must be all for or all against guilty. One not guilty wouldn't get him off? Or at least a mistrial? Never heard of it.
shareIn the U.S. that is how it works for criminal cases. There must be a unanimous decision either way - if not - it is a mistrial and the prosecution can either re-try the case or decide not to. If there was only one not guilty vote - he would not be acquitted.
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