Chapter
Navigating a Hung Jury as a Defense Attorney
31:17 - 35:31 (04:14)
Defense attorneys can work with district attorneys to strategize before court and potentially avoid a hung jury. If a jury does come back hung, it's important to understand the reasons and potential biases of the jurors, and decide whether to retry the case or seek a plea agreement.
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The case being discussed involves a sexual assault that didn't lead to rape but resulted in homicide.
31:17 - 32:05 (00:48)
Summary
The case being discussed involves a sexual assault that didn't lead to rape but resulted in homicide. The presence of a sexual component in the case provides investigators with a motive as to why the victim was targeted and killed.
ChapterNavigating a Hung Jury as a Defense Attorney
Episode3 - Like a Voice from the Grave
PodcastThe Girl in the Blue Mustang
The second trial for Michelle O'Keefe's murder ends in a second hung jury, with only one person voting not guilty.
32:05 - 33:33 (01:27)
Summary
The second trial for Michelle O'Keefe's murder ends in a second hung jury, with only one person voting not guilty. The prosecutor believes the lone juror was offended by his interrogation techniques, leading to a costly and disappointing outcome for the victim's family.
ChapterNavigating a Hung Jury as a Defense Attorney
Episode3 - Like a Voice from the Grave
PodcastThe Girl in the Blue Mustang
A man recounts his experiences in a murder trial where he and the defense attorney had numerous staredowns with each other in court.
33:33 - 35:31 (01:57)
Summary
A man recounts his experiences in a murder trial where he and the defense attorney had numerous staredowns with each other in court. He also notes the importance of discussing legal strategies with the district attorney before the trial.