What happens if there's a mistrial?

Madeline HalpertUS reporter Judge William Sullivan has just stated his intention to declare this case a mistrial after jurors said they could not come to a unanimous verdict. If he declares it, multiple things could unfold. The prosecution can either refile and restart the trial with a new jury or negotiate a plea agreement. Alternatively, prosecutors could dismiss the charges altogether. In serious felony cases like these, prosecutors almost always ask for a retrial. If they do, the jury select