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Trials and Juries

Question 3 • *NBHS FL-2106010-M/J Civics A

In a criminal court case, a deadlocked jury results in

Answer
A
an appeal.
B
a mistrial.
C
a sentence.
D
a verdict.

Explanation

When jurors cannot agree on a verdict, they are considered deadlocked, or “hung.” The judge may declare a mistrial, meaning the case ends without a verdict and may be tried again; therefore, the correct choice is a mistrial.

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