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abortive trial

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A quick definition of abortive trial:

An abortive trial is a type of trial that ends without a decision being made. This can happen for two reasons: either there was a mistake made during the trial, or the jury couldn't agree on a verdict. It's also called a mistrial.

A more thorough explanation:

An abortive trial is a legal term used to describe a trial that ends without a verdict or determination on the merits. There are two types of abortive trials:

A mistrial occurs when the judge ends a trial due to a procedural error or serious misconduct that occurred during the proceedings. For example, if a witness gives testimony that was not allowed, the judge may declare a mistrial. In this case, the trial is stopped and a new trial may be scheduled.

A jury deadlock occurs when the jury cannot agree on a verdict. In this case, the judge may declare an abortive trial and a mistrial. The case may be retried with a new jury.

During a criminal trial, the defense attorney discovers that the prosecution did not disclose important evidence. The judge declares a mistrial and the case is scheduled for a new trial.

In another case, a jury is unable to reach a verdict after several days of deliberation. The judge declares an abortive trial due to a jury deadlock and the case is retried with a new jury.

These examples illustrate how an abortive trial can occur due to procedural errors or a jury's inability to reach a verdict.

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shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
17:54
berk…..
shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
i need wave
shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:15
I doubt it means anything. I applied like 2 weeks ago lol
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:16
Actually nvm. I don’t have that lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
@Eminatorcookieeater: I think it's still a good sign, seems like we're one stage away from a decision rolling out which is a good thing, whether an A, R, or WL lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
all obviously based on that reddit post which might not be accurate
Exactly at least something is happening haha
shaquilleoatmeal
18:19
lfg just got a vandy interview
Dkk
18:26
Nice, I should get that app in.
Dkk
18:26
Good motivation.
shaquilleoatmeal
18:28
@Dkk: get that app in man, c'mon
[] baddestbunny
18:29
1.5 hours bitches
[] baddestbunny
18:32
but who’s counting?
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