What is a technical mistrial and what is the likely hood of someone coming home after this happens?
336485
A technical mistrial is one where the case cannot proceed because of technicality, or because of some procedural aspect  (or other event) that is nobody's fault. Some extreme examples may even include the courthouse getting washed away by a hurricane. (We'll assume for sake of this argument that it wasn't anyone's fault). I think that a hung jury also results in a technical mistrial, but you should ask a trial lawyer to be sure. \n\nThink of the word "technical" in the same sense as a "technical knock-out" in boxing. The bottom line is that in a technical mistrial, the case can be heard again from scratch. As I understand it, this is because the technical defects\n\nContrast this with a mistrial where there is prosecutorial misconduct (for example) in which case jeapordy attaches and there cannot be another trial.
405100
Possibly with a court order
443375
Well it depends. Maybe 6 to 8 years. You could get out before then. It all depends on the jury. good luck!
184555
Actually it could mean one of two things.  Either the person was originally charged with disorderly conduct and then the charge was changed to Domestic Abuse which is a more serious charge or it could mean that it was lowered to Disorderly Conduct.  The best thing to do would be to call the clerk at the Court and ask her what the final charge would be on this person.
77723
A person qualifies for a motion to reopen on two main points-\n1. He/She did not receive proper notice of the hearing.\n2. There is new evidence that would make the order of deportation null and void.  i.e. someone who is being deported based upon a criminal conviction and that conviction was overturned.
540166
The crime is escape from lawful custody.  At the time of the escape the custody was due to the conviction, and was lawful.  The offence has been committed.
529878
go to the clerk of court web site in your town or county and look it up. \nOn the other hand, if you behave yourself and don't get into trouble, you won't have to worry about things like that!
295601
I think he will be looking at jail time on this one especially with a prior record. Grand Rapids is cracking down on this sort of thing and they talk about some pretty harsh penalty's for marking a building. There will probably be a fine and court cost and restitution.
208861
I think first you will be suspended, while an internal investigation is launched. If your crime is related to your work you may well be dismissed. If it is something minor like "fare evasion", then you may only be given a formal and final warning.
75342
I'm not a lawyer, but Federal Courts typically have jurisdiction over the whole USA.  Moving out of state will not even (automatically) excuse you from ordinary jury duty (personal experience on this), so I'm guessing it's probably more true with a Fed based issue.
1134902
Yes, this will vary considerably by state.\n\nIn California, the situation you're describing here is probably already past the criminal stage.  You said the victim is showing an effort to pay back the damages, but I'm guessing you meant the suspect.  If the victim and suspect have entered into ANY kind of arrangement for restitution, that would normally shoot down any kind of criminal prosecution and the parties would be referred to small claims court if things go sideways later.\n\nAgain, in California, if the vandalism is only a misdemeanor, the time limit would be one year.  You're going to have to tell people what state you're in to get a better answer.
430752
could be obstruction of justice\ncoulde be filing a false report\ncould be larceny
1081732
Ordinarily, the court will keep both parties well informed.  However, if you had representation, even a public "pretender" then that is the preson whom the court will community with about the status of the case.\n\nYou can go to the clerk of the court and obtain the signed document (hearing) that verifies that charges were dismissed.
575779
Dude, get a life.....If it wasn't a big enough of a deal to do it right after it happened, then I guess it wasn't a big deal at all..\n\nBut to answer your question, it depends on what act you claim they're guilty of....consult a lawyer or paralegal.
103513
First, this is being reported as an accident.\nSecond, if the other person does not press charges, then there is nothing that anyone can do.
701403
What is the jurisdiction for this scenario?
1134354
no thats a mistrial..double jeopardy would be if he was found not guilty....they could never trie him again for the same crime.