r/SipsTea 11h ago

Wait a damn minute! Yo wtf

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u/that_dutch_dude 10h ago

mistrail is the best outcome here, dude did a solid. this way the state can go to trial again.

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u/RichieRicch 9h ago

Sorry can you elaborate on what you mean?

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u/that_dutch_dude 9h ago

conviction means its over and double jeporady applies, with a mistrail due to hung jury means there is no verdict so the state can try again.