절차상의 오류나 부적절한 행위로 인해 법적 효력을 상실한 무효 심리
A trial that is declared invalid and is terminated before a verdict is reached, typically due to a procedural error or misconduct.
예문:
"The judge declared a mistrial after it was discovered that a juror had conducted independent research on the case."
"A mistrial was granted because the prosecutor made prejudicial remarks during the opening statement."
배심원단이 평결에 합의하지 못하여 결론 없이 종료된 심리
A trial that ends without a verdict because the jury is unable to reach a unanimous or required majority decision.
예문:
"After three days of deliberation, the hung jury led the court to announce a mistrial."
"The high-profile murder case ended in a mistrial when the jurors remained deadlocked."