Trial commentary — mistrial · United States
What does a mistrial actually mean?
With Sabrina Jadunandan, Orlando DUI defense attorneyDuration 1:05Reviewed 2026-09-15
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What does a mistrial mean in a criminal case?
A mistrial ends the trial without a verdict. When a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict — here, after seven days of deliberations — the judge can declare a mistrial. As the clip explains, a mistrial does not mean the defendant was found guilty or not guilty: the case remains unresolved, and prosecutors must decide whether to pursue a new trial.
What this video covers
- When a judge declares a mistrial
- Why a mistrial is not a verdict
- What prosecutors decide next
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Time-sensitive criminal-news commentary about an out-of-state case; no Florida DUI content. Held for attorney review before indexing; not eligible for VideoObject schema.
Full transcript
BREAKING: A mistrial has been declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict following seven days of deliberations. A mistrial does not mean she was found guilty or not guilty. The case remains unresolved, and prosecutors must now decide whether to pursue a new trial. What are your thoughts on this outcome?
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About Sabrina Jadunandan
Former DUI prosecutor, now an Orlando DUI defense attorney.
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