Author Question: A mistrial may be declared any time that: A) there is evidence missing. B) the defendant is ... (Read 32 times)

Zoey63294 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

A mistrial may be declared any time that:

A) there is evidence missing.
B) the defendant is missing.
C) it is requested by the prosecution.
D) there is misconduct which would deny the defendant a fair trial.

Question 2

The Supreme Court stated that before a trial judge could declare a mistrial over the objections of the defense, it must be established that there was:

A) a problem with the case.
B) instruction of the jury regarding the claimed error.
C) a manifest necessity for such action.
D) instruction of the defendant regarding the defendants rights when a mistrial is declared.